Well, I could construct a complicated theory in which his actions do not reflect who he "truly is"... but why would I? It's his actions that matter, and his actions on these matters have been pretty much unremittingly in favor of government power, no matter what curtain of glittering words he tries to draw over it.

If his "true self" doesn't match his actions... frankly, that's hardly even a "defense", that's just further damnation.