How long could RUMP drag this on with the excuse

Just really bad ones right now.

To be turned down by top law firms is humiliating to Trump. His narcissistic personality would not accept such a strategy. Trump is dealing with the consequences of his own chaos; reputable attorneys don't want to be treated like Tillerson or McMaster when they can't give Trump the answers or advice he wants. If he were to try and set his lawyers against each other like he does with his staff, it would be a nightmare for both the lawyers and Trump himself. Mueller is working away while the Trump team is floundering. If this is a strategy, it is a particularly bad one.

I don't think it would play very well. He would never admit to it anyway.

There might be a run on chicken costumes with individuals showing up at every Trump rally. Also protestors should all carry rolled up magazines and signs saying "Resign Old Spanky".

mostly because of having a bevy of lawyers readily at his disposal, this is particularly delicious irony.

He has always had an abundance of lawyers around him.

backed up with strong arm tactics and intimidation. Worked well in small local courts fighting against opponents without his financial resources. "Stalling" has always been one of his most effective strategies. Most normal folks can't afford to spend years in litigation against him.

the Public Defenders Office.

That will be a significant admission of weakness, when it comes, and he'll probably try it out via one of his remaining attorneys.

I don't know how that all works. Honestly i cannot believe he stoop that low? Doesn't he have to show monetary problems to get public defender?

but it would be poetic justice.

Hey, maybe we could get the Russians to call in all their paper on Trump. He might qualify then.

about being under audit, and will release his taxes when it's over.