He’s a Never Trumper.
Those types are just relieved that The "Conservative" Grift is back, now that Trump has been broomed [or so they think!].
FWIW, Podhoretz has been very pro-Trump.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/norman-podhoretz-spiritual-war-for-america-conservatism-republican-trump-youngkin-carlson-11639149560
Most definitely and we know he voted for biden