Given that he's been so incredibly honest and open so far, I doubt it's misinformation or misdirection. If he did try to mislead regarding his travel plans, no

Given that he's been so incredibly honest and open so far, I doubt it's misinformation or misdirection. If he did try to mislead regarding his travel plans, no matter the reason or strategy, it could undermine his credibility in terms of other things he says. He seems intentionally very candid. We'll see though.