ASSANGE: I have a theory. He's still being held in confinement. Many of us believe this is a transitionary period to a new Republic and under Mil. control now. So I believe not pardoning Assange was obviously part of the plan as well. But why?
Consider: What if he was not pardoned because Trump was leaving the WH and could not assure his safety if he had been pardoned and then possibly released? If Assange were pardoned before Trump left the White House, there would have been uproar. Then, there probably would be attempts on his life, even though still held in confinement. So rather than risk this, keep him unpardoned, still under lock and key, and very importantly because of no pardon, he keeps a low profile. Then, once we have the new Republic in place and Trump is leader once again; pardon and work to release the Assange-Kraken. Releasing him into protective custody.