Peter you might consider this answer fence sitting but its genuinly not meant to be
If it is a person in the public eye making both statements publically then A
If it is a person in the public eye making both statements privately then B
If it is a person not in the public eye who is unknown to me making both statements to me in person then A
If it is a person not in the public eye who is unkown to me making both statements but not directed at me B
If it is a person k nown to me and liked by me making the statements publically and privately then B
If it is a person known to me and not liked by me then most likely answer is A
Context of events tends to have the most effect on me . I have a long history of trade union activity but some of my best friends are bankers so that is why I have differing views given different circumstances
