I don’t know he said it. I can’t find a single place where he did. Moreover, you can’t provide me with any citation for him saying it. The only thing you’ve proffered is a quote from an anonymous source.
A New York Times reporter was doing what reporters do and talking to people who communicate with Trump. I bet you think there was widespread voter fraud last November because 'that dude' on Youtube said so; or maybe 'cause 'dear leader' said so.
We didn't expect you to believe a New York Times reporter but she wouldn't find a job reporting again if it's made up. I guess I'll use a whataboutism: Trump always does the 'I hear' and 'people tell me' thing. Those are actually MORE anonymous sources.
Trump is telling people he thinks he'll be 'reinstated' as president in August
https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-expects-to-be-reinstated-as-president-august-2021-6