I think he was sincere.
In 2008 there was one conservative candidate that was on the side of the citizens and against amnesty, Duncan Hunter.
They needed other “conservative” candidates to marginalize Hunter and nominate Mr. Amnesty himself, John McCain.
Fred filled one of those roles.
In every election since the last amnesty, only amnesty candidates have been nominated by the GOP.
This time they got Trumped.
It was supposed to be Yeb!’s turn.