You just know they talked about this with him. Like a false flag operation type deal. Just like with his assassination attempts.
He just cannot keep his mouth shut about these things hoping he will be thought of as the smart one when it turns out to actually happen!!
Yes he said “they” will do it because “they don’t like me”.
It’s the same vibe as accusing the “other side” of the exact things you are doing.
It’s his M.O.