[janj]

Wanted to add for context, this question wasn't directed to him specifically, was posted in a general channel. I don't want to sound paranoid but based on his pattern of responses it seemed like this type of immediate response in a public channel was intended to influence other's perspectives. I'm not into the office politics games but I am aware that people play them.

[travoltaj]

Is this pattern of responses from him, the same to everyone, or just to you?

If it's the former, it's probably just them and not office politics.