I’m expecting the media spin to be some version of “fake, but true,” as in: “Even though this specific assault was fabricated, there is no question that millions of people of color, LGBT’s, Muslims, and other marginalized groups feel increasingly under attack in Trump’s America.” Count on it.
I think that is a realistic expectation. In a way, the contention is true: millions of (fill in subgroup) “feel” under attack, even though no attacks happen.