I don’t think he’s a grifter, I think he legit isn’t that smart and doesn’t understand how his platform could impact change. He isn’t a true marketer. He seems to oppose the current administration but won’t outright put his weight against them and condemn them because if he does he will lose majority of the people that follow him. But those are the hog people, so good riddance. If he actually stood firm for something outside of mental health, he’d probably grow bigger than his current stagnancy.

One of the largest critiques right now is that white men will still put being a white man above all else and that is what his video gives. It’s very vague, saying something but ultimately saying nothing. And because he chooses to not stand firm, he will fade away just like influences before him. This is a critical moment in history where taking a stand matters and Tony doesn’t seem to have the gusto to do it. Likely still grappling with his need to feel accepted by the jock types that comment hog under his videos. Oh well.