Their comms have been monitored all along. This is why they didn't scrap FISA. They've been using it.  But you're probably right and I've thought the same. He trolls them both to watch how they react, and to blow whatever plans they were making by letting them know he knows. It must frustrate them terribly! As far as the virus goes, I have good reason to think that he knew they were planning the pandemic from monitoring their comms and preempted them with a benign substitute to take control of the situation and lead them into a trap, which we're still watching unfold. It will all lead to exposing it as a hoax and that will win over a huge number of voters who will be demanding justice.   The President can also order an investigation of anyone he wants.  I'm sure he investigated everyone that has since been outed as a plant. He isn't new to doing background checks on everyone he allows in his circles. He learned from the experts how to secure himself. He was a successful informant against the mob. He's very careful. He also learns things that most others never know. Quirks and predilections. Weaknesses. Useful stuff.   Judge Sullivan said that some of the delay in Flynn's case was because Flynn was cooperating with other prosecutors.  Flynn can't say much while his case is still open, so I don't know what that might be about. The judge may have just been trying to put suspicion on Flynn that he was breaking his gag order.