It follows the same pattern as the Nicholas Sandmann incident. I don't believe that it is a conspiracy, in the true sense of the word. It is the media being too willing to run with things that support their bias, without following basic journalist standards of investigation.
It follows the same pattern as the [Nicholas Sandmann](http://www.newser.com/story/271556/bullied-maga-hat-teen-sues-wapo-for-250m.html) incident. I don't believe that it is a conspiracy, in the true sense of the word. It is the media being too willing to run with things that support their bias, without following basic journalist standards of investigation.
There were holes in the story very early on which the media chose to ignore. The Robin Roberts' interview is the best example but it was wide spread.