Nah, it's cognitive dissonance from the sudden realization they've been siding with the Enemy for the past six years. I don't mind; let 'em. Whatever it takes to get them back on the Winning Team.
Youngkin isn't the only Trump supporter I've seen try to pull this. Turns out "Russia, Russia, Russia" was a threat to freedom all along, but's it's psychologically easier for them to pretend we're still fighting the Commies. Like I said, fine with me if it gets them onboard.
It's been over for half the country for two years, from what I've been able to gather. Oh wait, it's bloody not.