Knowing what is happening with regards to the independence movement does not mean that he is doing so in order to foment a color revolution. I do not believe he even agrees in that, especially after having faced lawfare arrayed against him.
But having information certainly can be used to create the best sales pitch to add to the U.S. national security arsenal.
Daily Express is not exactly the most reliable news source either.
I'll take this with a big grain of salt, and park it i the let's see category.
The writer is on a creative writing mission...and failing badly.