Especially considering how easy it is to fake DMs
Probably all fake or overblown but who cares, let them fight.
Depending on how old the statements were I would probably defend him too. That doesn't mean you still don't laugh at his misfortune or don't encourage the infighting. I wouldn't personally encourage him to step down and I would be against anyone here encouraging him to step down, but it's funny that he stepped down because he fought against his own side.