The man who assaulted Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, tried to tie him up "until Nancy got home," according to two sources familiar with the situation. When the police arrived, the assailant was saying he was "waiting for Nancy."
That atmepted murder is just rude. If he wanted to kill an 80 year old with a hammer I would imagine he could have done so
Probably a negotiating tactic. Defence will say assault with a weapon and they will agree to a plea at assault with intent to maim.