He supports fascist politicians and makes hateful statements. It’s a waste of time to give him the benefit of the doubt, especially by making a lazy and baseless assumption that he’s a tortured closet case (which, even in a case where there is proof or open-secret status, does not warrant compassion – see countless Xtianist preachers and at least one fascism-enabling Senator who have a lot of LGBTQ blood on their hands).
Put another way…
