[Drew68]

PDJT came out in support of Smollett, said “it doesn’t get any worse than this” in reference to the “attack.”

Trump wisely held back, not wishing to make the story about his response to Smollett. It wasn't support.

[Sarah Barracuda]

Now Trump can say “Well I always knew it was BS but wanted to be on the safe side in case it wasn’t”