Do you believe he suddenly changed his mind on an opinion he held and shouted to the world, 2 days after it became apparent he might lose his job over it?

Why didn't he reverse then? He's never seemed shy about sharing his opinions before.

If someone committed fraud, then went to court and said “your honour, I actually agree with you. Fraud is wrong. I came to that conclusion this morning.” would you believe them?

An opinion however gross isn't a crime.

It’s what all of your comments have been about. Don’t play dumb.

I never said it, that's why you can't quote it