There might be some basis for this. Supposedly, some homophobes are actually gay (or bisexual or pansexual), but they have internalized homophobia. It’s essentially self-hatred.
See here: Reaction formation - Wikipedia
And here: Haggard's Law - RationalWiki
Speaking of which, you know how there are many so-called “pedo hunters” that get exposed for committing CSA or possessing CSAM?
Like this guy:
Yeah, I wonder if this is a case of “reaction formation”. 