I would say your a mix between mystiqu in that you changed to become the true you and rouge by draining men with a touch but thats based on just your dropout stuff

Just found out you are here i still am thinking about your performance as scarlet and think it needs to be preserved for future generations as a great piece of art

One theorey is this:
He picks insane choice to force the conversation among republicans. He sees who speaks loudest and disloyal within his own party. Given they rode his coat tails to a majority in Congress he can say they owe him these appointments and accuse them otlf subverting his mandate.