He was obviously despite rumors he was dead etc. So things have changed. Doesn't mean Q was wrong then or lying. Did Q say safe forever? How do we know this isn't part of the plan to finally bring justice and set Assange free? At this point we have no idea.  Too soon for you or me to judge one way or the other. The timing is interesting though, less than a day since AG Barr announced to Congress that he does think Trump was spied on by Obama Admin and Govt and that he is personally investigating it.