The likely answer is that the public is taking these things seriously.
Consider that at least half the population actively believes in the existence of extraterrestrial life, according to a 2015 Newsweek poll. And another poll suggests that up to 38% of Americans doubt the official explanation of the September 11th, 2001 attacks, with an outspoken 10% who don't believe it at all.
Now consider that in 2016, only 55% of Americans voted in the presidential election. What these statistics suggest is that the people are highly skeptical of officialdom. What's more, the rising popularity of TV shows like Ancient Aliens, UFO Youtubers, and alien-inspired media in general, suggests people are overwhelmingly curious about these topics and the conspiracies surrounding them.
Finally, the government, media, and academia continue to suffer losses of credibility, as the age of the internet makes it easy for the average person to debunk official propaganda..... [READ MORE]