Nah. For me, it's got nothing to do with his race or his "likeability". It has everything to do with his credibility and with (I suspect) his engagement with the international-interagency shadow-ruling class. (can I say that out loud here?)

Shame on me, I don't have a lot of hard evidence to back up my suspicions. However, even if the Masons are the core and soul of the dreaded "deep-state" (shudder - becoming terrifying Shriners on go-carts!!!), I've always thought of them as being at least somewhat discerning in their associations. Maybe this is all about the DS trying to modify that perception. But maybe he's a white-hat playing a role.... hmmmmm... ;)