I think they are all aware the media is out to get them, but I don't think many of them are aware to the degree that the media liars regard it as a holy quest on par with a "Crusade" to get them.
The media hate Republicans with a level of despising which should be reserved for murderers.
A lot of Republicans do not grasp to what level the media people want to burn us "witches" at the stake.
Trump gets it though.
That incudes siding with Iran against the United States.
That includes siding with foreigners against American citizens.
That includes siding with Muslims against Christians.
That includes siding with socialists against capitalists.
That includes siding with welfare recipients against taxpayers.
That includes siding with the establishment against conservatives.
-PJ