This makes no sense. Trump is no genius but he does have a superpower when it comes to gaslighting and eluding legal problems. Trump is a serial liar, this is a well known fact. He attracts people that want simple answers to complex problems and that is where the conspiracy theories come in. With all the changes in society now, people want simple answers and Trump loves to dish them up even if they are completely wrong! Even more so if they fit their worldview. Maybe you should go back and review this https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-people-believe-conspiracy-theories/