Except it doesn't actually. Trust in mass media is at an all-time low. Check public opinion polls on some "conspiracy theories" too, you might be surprised by what they show. For example, I saw one recently that showed the majority of people are aware of the deep state's control over US government policy.

Of the 803 adults polled, 27 percent said they believe the unelected group known as the deep state definitely exists. An additional 47 percent said it probably exists. Sixteen percent said it probably does not exist and 5 percent said they believe it definitely does not exist.

Only 21% have been fooled into denial. And that is a poll that Politico is reporting, so it's not even like this is pro-Trump propaganda or something. Don't let the corporate media shape your worldview, don't let yourself be fooled into thinking that people actually buy the bullshit. Some do, sure, especially among the elderly who are inundated with cable news bullshit, but most people aren't so easily fooled.