I don't see it that way. The only way I can see that is where he says, ". I understand my comments were insensitive & could trigger emotions in someone’s own personal past."
He isn't shifting blame to those he offended, as the next line he is taking full responsibility for what he said and is apologizing for it.
like I said, I am not going to die on this hill for him, I just don't see it as a crappy apology. Now whether or not he means it or is doing it for his livelihood, that is another debate.