Yep. Think also outside of politics. I know of one person who was a massive threat to the Establishment, especially in the realm of religion. So he was painted as a cult leader, got attacked in the media at least as much as DJT, got indicted and jailed for things that others, even if guilty, would get a slap on the wrist for.

As a consequence, millions remained essentially ignorant of everything he did to aid America to return to God and overcome the Marxist influence.

When the establishment is threatened, including Marxists, they do everything they can to demonize the one that they deem as a threat.