Projection on his part. He lives in a world of lies that can only continue to exist if it is propped up and reinforced by "influencers" who push the core narrative which keeps the whole structure together (barely). He can't conceive of the idea that individuals could possibly reach conclusions on their own, based on the input of their own eyes and ears. "Joe Biden sniffs the hair of children? Nonsense, our influencers say that never happened."