I don't think this guy is the type to back down. At least I hope not. The fastest way for him to have people write him off as a "loose cannon" is to back down.
I get the general impression from him though that he ain't afraid of anything walking on two feet.
I pray you are right and I pray for him that he will stand is ground and keep stating the Truth. However I suppose you know what has just been unleased for us here. Look Up.