I think it's all an act, to get these issues out in the open, get people talking. have always thought that of LW, he's so over-the-top; the SP, LW, GF bunch seems to be be subplot of the movie, to keep us guessing. & we know espionage is required in war, and popular amongst Patriots.
"Seldom remembered as a trickster, Washington was also fond of spreading disinformation. He encouraged members of the Culper Ring to exaggerate the size and strength of his forces in their conversations with British supporters. He would also spread false messages about military movements and attacks on various forts, sending them via regular post to ensure that they would be intercepted. He also turned to less-formal networks for intelligence-gathering, frequently relying on scouts to collect and convey information."
I think it's all an act, to get these issues out in the open, get people talking. have always thought that of LW, he's so over-the-top; the SP, LW, GF bunch seems to be be subplot of the movie, to keep us guessing. & we know espionage is required in war, and popular amongst Patriots.
https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/the-revolutionary-war/spying-and-espionage/george-washington-spymaster/
"Seldom remembered as a trickster, Washington was also fond of spreading disinformation. He encouraged members of the Culper Ring to exaggerate the size and strength of his forces in their conversations with British supporters. He would also spread false messages about military movements and attacks on various forts, sending them via regular post to ensure that they would be intercepted. He also turned to less-formal networks for intelligence-gathering, frequently relying on scouts to collect and convey information."
Q called AJ Mossad so...