It’s almost better that he didn’t go all the way because then his remarks wouldve been written off as hateful republican rhetoric. This sounds way more reasonable and is easier to defend, more difficult to knock down. it is implied that he hates Anerica. It’s just up to the listener to take that next step in their own mind.
You are probably right, but I’m a hot head and I want somebody to slap this America-hating SOB DOWN!
This is why most hot heads to go far in life. ;-)