My guess is yes, this is so contrary to the official picture that it’s going to look like it came from Mars.
And so yes, “Let us break it to you gently” is classy of the GOP.
The purpose isn’t to whip FR up into a fervor though doubtless it will. Like FR ever did represent the majority of America, which is what has to drive its politics or we don’t have a “We The People” country anymore.
Then they need to have a daily drip of real news/facts.
Cognitive biases are a real thing, and are rampant today. Confirmation bias is why people only choose news channels with political opinions they agree with. At this point it looks certain that a lot if the truth will come out, but only a small fraction will instantly see the new information and adjust their beliefs. Most will suffer from cognitive dissonance and try to retain their old beliefs while compartmentalizing the new information.
Its actually a good thing things are happening slowly because we can use the time productively to prepare those around us. Biases are hard to grt rid of, especially in groups where beliefs are reinforced. Look at how thoroughly Japan had to be destroyed for them to question the emperor's divinity.