‘The president knows/knew nothing’ was used repeatedly by Obama spokesmen as well.
Problem is, it’s categorically impossible for one person to claim to know every last thought of another person.
It’s a lazy, specious ‘mental alibi’ that only fools would begin to accept.
DemoRATS always become “Sergeant Schultz” whenever they’re caught lying.
“Hogan’s Heros” should be collecting royalties.