Greg, take a look at this post by @nick-carmody.bsky.social:
bsky.app/profile/nick-carmody.bsky.social/post/3ljflpibsi22g

If 🍊 wd not deny SH in 2017, it's because it benefited him. He's completely transactional; maybe he counted on Alex Jones to build credibility with the fringe voters, don't know. Maybe Nick has more insight.