I’m not of the opinion he’s a masterclass troll. Moreso a simpleton in over his head.
As for the news outlets that didn’t report the travel factually, they deserve what they get.
As to you being the arbiter or free speech, you’ve stumbled down this road before.
Despite what rules you’ve created in your mind, Frumpy Bonespurs earned his nickname and there’s nothing you can do to stop me from naming him as such.