I agree with you that surprise about what that man is doing is more than disingenuous.  It's actually offensive, given that 60% of white Catholics voted for him, with the backing of most of the hierarchy.  However, Maureen Fiedler was never a Trump supporter.  And, please don't give up on immigration.  There are many of us who are working to hold to as much of the law as possible.  We need as much support as possible from everyone.