Your rules now.
It isn't just about justice (or revenge as you see it).
You've set the rules. Then when you lose, you always expect the Right to reset honestly. Inevitably, this pushes the needle further Left over time. That is your expectation. But you lost, and this is different.
Trump's greatest mistake in his last administration was hiring a limp noodle AG (Sessions). It allowed the completely bogus Russia, Russia, Russia nonsense to obstruct his presidency until Mueller found nothing.
If the Dems can expend enough ammo to thwart Gaetz, Trump will then have his choice again. It also helps with distracting from the Dems violent opposition to Noem, and others.
Your party has completely politicized all of these positions, and now you suddenly want different. Unsurprising - Liberalism Rule #2: The Rules Are For Thee and Not Me.