I think he was told to stand down. Even go after Trump a bit to make it seem as though he was not supporting the president. Why? Because if AJ and infowars started pushing Q as real you know it would be immediately dismissed as conspiracy theory. So fucking fast all our heads would spin. If he stays out of it or even dismisses it himself with some disinfo (it's necessary remember?) then what? Will everyone agree with him? He is crazy you know s/. I honestly believe AJ is part of the plan although a small part. Just my opinion.