the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) now considers unreliable, even though getting one requires providing proof of citizenship or lawful status in the country.

Translation: they found people they don't like that have these, so argue must be flawed.

And men watching these influencers conclude that… other people will appreciate that?

Nah, they think other people should appreciate that. Because that would make their lives easier, not having to challenge their own privileges.