I am always wary of conspiracy theories...no matter how possible they might be. However, the secession or Red from Blue States will mark no only the end of the (un)United States, but a realignment of world power balance to an equilibrium hitherto impossible to achieve, regardless of Red or Blue in power. While I doubt this will happen (although an insurrection of sorts *is* on the cards from some of the MAGA brigade) the future is dire for the US if the Dems retake the House and even hold their lead in the Senate. The Oval Office fighting with the legislature would be a battle royale which nobody would want...or indeed want to miss. As you have said, "bring popcorn - lots of it".