Elite outlets that deplore Trump were happy to accept and promote the big lies of the War on Terror that operated as proof of concept for the big lies of Trump. They derided the now-manifested reality that the War on Terror would expand to include many new targets, including some unimaginable in the fall of 2001. What Trump has done, they enabled, and I hope they enjoy the fruits of the world they made during the War on Terror. I know John Yoo is looking for the guy that did this.