That threat will probably result in a DOJ investigation into everyone involved until they hit something they think they can prosecute someone for, even if it's not true.
They could double down though, like actually follow through with just 1b and then threaten to do an extra 1b periodically until the investigations are dropped
They could double down though, like actually follow through with just 1b and then threaten to do an extra 1b periodically until the investigations are dropped