Nicolas will not speak about this. He doesn't operate that way. It's more of a "silent sniper" mentality with him...out of public view until someone says something.
That said, this story is in line with history involving Nicolas and phone calls. He has been known to do this before.
And, while I don't agree with the words used by Hohum, he had no issue flat out telling what he said, which obviously doesn't put him in a good light (and he knows that).
Given history, I'm inclined to believe what I've read here.