Exactly. CONTROLLED OPPOSITION.
AJ isn't going to maintain a following if he doesn't drop a few truth bombs every now and again.
The proof was AJ calling Pizzagate a fake conspiracy when it broke. When needed he is activated to protect the cabal.
Think logically.
Think about how complex The Plan is.
Do you really think Trump and Q would pick a traitor for VP? A traitor a heart beat from the presidency.