He has to deal with this in a very public way, and is doing so with great class and dignity.
I do not recall a single instance where Alec Trebek was ever caught up in a political scene or scandal. He was always the epitome of class and dignity, and understood he was not a serious force in the world - but rather a force that was burdened with the mission to entertain the world without demeaning anyone.
I wish him well, and hope the setback is simply that - a delayed step forward toward continued health.
Mega-dittos to your comment.