I disagree, he's always been pro tranny, pro LGBT, pro pornography and anti police. Even during the good old days he made videos like this,
TJ being pro gays/trannies and anti police are actually some of his most consistent positions. I think the main reason he was in favor of gays and trannies in the distant past is because he would masturbate to both. And he was very open about doing so.
I genuinely think the only reason he would say racist jokes was to be edgy. Similar to when George Carlin went to a festival with children present and swore profusely, he was only doing it to get attention and be edgy. He essentially wants to always be a rebel against an authority figure and never even considers the idea that the authority figure might be necessary or have a purpose.
George Carlin is a very obvious figure to compare TJ to. Especially since his reputation has largely soured by right wingers due to how much he sounded like a redditor.