A few days ago someone on another site had the same theory and I had to agree with him.
His belief was the worlds economy is on the verge of complete collapse and there is no stopping it so they need an excuse.
Something to blame other than the liberal economic policy of the welfare state so the left can retain power.
He also believed govts around the world would basically reset themselves to Fascism/Nazism.
BINGO!!!
Winner, winner, chicken dinner!
Can’t let a good crisis go to waste!