That's certainly an important part, but I think it ignores the natural tendency for considering "the enemy of my enemy, my friend".
He is (not by choice, but still) fighting the US government, particularly in an area where many perceive the latter to be bound by lobbies. That's enough to make him seem like a knight in shiny armor.
He is (not by choice, but still) fighting the US government, particularly in an area where many perceive the latter to be bound by lobbies. That's enough to make him seem like a knight in shiny armor.
Personally, I'd like for both to lose ;)