That's a big jump in patrons I wish I knew how to get through to the patrons exactly what he is like.
There's no point. Let them find out for themselves.
As for being surprised. He knew exactly what he was doing, that's why he made a video. He knew people would clammer to donate. His whole grift is to make as much money as possible.
The worst thing about all this is whoever donated he will look down at them with a smug grin as he calls them all fools.
The reason he's attacking people like Kim is that he knows Kim, and others have seen through his lies.