Because they are confident that their propaganda machine can easily use it as an example of "stupid and dangerous conspiracy theorist who is able to harm themselves and can harm the other people too".

They know the truth is spreading so they can either address it or ignore. If they ignore - they will be losing credibility more and more. How they can address it then? By labeling it a conspiracy theory - following their original script.

Because they are confident that their propaganda machine can easily use it as an example of "stupid and dangerous conspiracy theorist who is able to harm themselves and can harm the other people too".

They know the truth is spreading so they can either address it or ignore. If they ignore - they will be losing credibility more and more. How they can address it then? By labeling it a conspiracy theory - following their original script.

I hope it answers your question. It fits their goals very well.

Because they are confident that their propaganda machine can easily use it as an example of "stupid and dangerous conspiracy theorist who is able to harm themselves and can harm the other people too". I hope it answers your question. It fits their goals very well.