BTGuy . . . please. The Yidden, even though some might not have understood him, wanted him to shine the light of Hashem and Torah through his career and public persona.
To me, it was obvious that this person who rose so dramatically would fall so dramatically as well.
Did he learn deeply and regularly? Did he surround himself with earnest, good people? Did he guard his eyes, ears, and mind appropriately?
I’ve listened to him on occasion while he was asked to speak about Hashem and Torah. From his responses I am not surprised by his recent direction.
Hashem wants EMES from all of us.