Sincere and outspoken as he is, he's still a patriotic celebrity billionaire real estate mogul who became famous through self-promotion and showmanship. The ovation wasn't for him, it was for the idea he expressed. And the idea is being expressed in many places.
I have no idea what your talking about Finny because he’s mentioned it at multiple venues. And if you like Cruz that’s fine. I am sure he’s a great guy.