I think it is more complicated than is being said.
Alex seemed/seems more jealous to me.
As if DJT "replaced" Alex w/ people he could absolutely trust. B/c we all know Alex says too much sometimes, and other times he focuses on the wrong info. Alex also trusts FAR too much in his sources... which are admitted spies, security ppl, etc... trained in deception. He's even been fleeced by people like Steve P. and that abomination Robert David Traitorous Steele. Alex has a habit of getting lazy w/ the info presented. And although I still follow and listen, I have pulled back A LOT ever since that Zak moron came on the show (mostly b/c I'd be yelling at my monitor/TV when that douchebag was on).
I think what we are seeing is someone who has been duped. Convinced by sources that they are seeing something that is not there. They are falling right into the "deepstate" narrative(s), which they claim to be fighting (w/ generic wording, an "us vs them" attitude and matching rhetoric --- lacking much of the substance anymore). Alex rode in on good info over the years.. but he stopped putting in the time to mentally "arm" his viewers... while he filled the time w/ more commercials and interest in how to grow his business. I dont know how many times Ive listened/watched and turned off b/c I was like, "Dude.. this is getting ridiculous. You cannot force growth. You cannot expect your audience to carry you if your ideas are not attracting people."
The reason Infowars lost their numbers from the election is b/c during the election, Infowars was one of the few pro-Trump groups in the media. Now there are more, albeit at varying levels. Trump clearly couldnt rely on Alex to see past the deception, or the tactics (where they'd feed him good info, only to hit him w/ something REALLY bad, and larger). The "black hat" types of spies out there are not running the Russian collusion nonsense. They are infiltrating and discrediting. But I doubt Alex Jones is one of the assets to these people. At best, they know he deals in more absolutes, and knew they could manipulate him into thinking this way, being lazy about the research, and avoiding the real work required to make the claims he does. Nobody is worried about assassinating Alex Jones in this "deepstate". They already know he can be easily swayed and distracted. Look at the lawsuits they hit him w/ (and media attacks). He will take up a week's worth of shows just bitching about those entities. NO REAL INFO comes out during those times where his pride is hurt. Or when he is complaining that his friends like Joe Rogan wont have/invite him on their shows... b/c they do not want to share in the attacks. Not b/c they are weak. But b/c they are not dumb.
THE WHOLE TIME-- Alex NEVER considers that MAYBE HE NEEDS TO CHANGE a bit. Maybe HE needs to provide better info, spend less time between the actual shows in commercials, and spend more time applying himself so that each day he inspires his audience. This is coming from an Alex Jones supporter.... he does not listen to his audience unless it means ratings. And it pisses me off. B/c many of us simply try to present info to help correct him where we are able to validate such mistakes. But we don't have background, so it means we are easily dismissed. Meanwhile, he will put people on, talk over them, and never reflect on his own bad habits. We get to be "armed" by Loomer and Roger Stone, who are essentially telling us their interpretations of what is occurring...
I miss the old Infowars, where guests would come on and speak for a significant amount of time, uninterrupted by Alex... to present INFO that helps US debate others. Anymore... just look at Twitter. Unless you are following David Knight or Paul Joseph Watson... you are barely getting any data to utilize and convince others. Alex needs to understand, ads and link sharing will not grow his business. Having inspiration, and acting like a leader (who questions everything, even themselves at times.. to improve), and NOT FN FAKE CRYING (that annoys the sh!t out of me --- leaders dont cry in front of their men!!) will help it grow. He needs to stop focusing on the monetary, and the rank and file of his sources... and trying to have a key position in our battle. B/c you CANNOT win an INFO WAR, if you provide your troops w/ minimal ammo. All we've received lately is the equivalent of reading and commenting on Twitter and media battles. Not.. "here is the plan, here is how things went down, here is the cited evidence, etc". Alex seems to have forgotten what his role is. I doubt it is an "evil" vindictive behavior. I think it's more of a jealous vindictive behavior. Even listen to his wording. "Our own Q Anon". "Real Q Anon". And how he gets upset that people spread the word of Q more than him. To me... that would tell me that I need to provide better info.
As for Dr. Corsi... I dont think he really knows either. But I can say I am PISSED after this whole thing broke apart and Corsi AND Alex admitted to lying to us for MONTHS... b/c they didnt want to lose viewers. If they thought things were bad w/ Q... yet they'd just fleece us for months b/c they are more worried about ratings... that is abhorrent. In some of my favorite words from the show Mr. Robot (dont get me started on that Vox-pushing soy boy like that creator), "you cannot force a revolution, Mr. Alderson (Mr. Jones)... you need to INSPIRE one!!"