Quote Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman View Post
It’s not his fault if people believe the rubbish he writes, but he’s solely responsible for the rubbish he writes, and he wants people to read the rubbish he writes, so if he gets stick for misleading people then tough shit.
Logic would indicate his tweet was aimed at showing he has contacts and is thus "ITK", going off the prevailing view amongst some it was a done deal.

Your post as spot on, and I'd also add to it by pointing out he'd want credit for his "exclusive" tweet if the deal went through.