You 've already concluded without knowing factually the real deal.  There is clearly more than Potus leads on to and he uses his two favorite showstoppers: don't want to get into it,  and we'll have to see.  The fact him keeping an open mind is signalling we better to, without dismissing or belief.  It also brings to the forefront:  What proof is needed to convince Potus?  At any rate, a tiny fraction of the veil has been lifted.