That is the game they play.
They marginalized Occupy Wall Street with homeless people pooping on police cars when most of us would agree with the underlying idea (the system was rigged) even if we did not agree with the solution.
They marginalized the Tea Party with “teabagger” and by appointing media approved “spokespeople” when the concerns were valid (and proven over time).
They have tried and continue to try and marginalize “MAGA” with the same tactics (Jan 6th, accusations of racism, basket of deplorables, etc).
They have perfected the game of social engineering because they control the narrative.
Indeed.