Ayn Rand was pretty much hated by the media (MSM). Therefore I’d say a scapegoat.
But if you really read her works (which the MSM would never think of doing before reviewing it) pretty close to a prophet.
There’s quite a few haters of Ayn Rand onboard today; what gives? FWIW: I’ve yet to taste of the forbidden fruit.
Keep in mind...in her day, the media was dominated by right wing Capitalists. If her ideas come out to the main stream now, it won't help Capitalism per say..but the new left wing brand of distorted fascist Capitalism.