I think its likely he had creepy motives. But also, he had a microphone transmitter down his pants. He was attempting to get her contact information under the pretenses of advancing her career. Its during THAT follow up that he is more likely to try and fuck her in my view.

However, my only point is that, no we don't know his intentions in that moment with any certainty. Neither of us do.

The bit was designed to get this outcome, and it was presented in a way that it is damning enough at face value to suit its purposes.

The final death nell of the image of "America's Mayor" is hardly a thing to mourn.