> you have a direct cause-and-effect scenario in place

See I was not so sure about the direct cause and effect bit.

That sounds a bit too dismissive. I am sure it has to have some effect but not sure that's the reason for an electoral landslide and Hillary delivering the worst Democratic performance in 20 some years, despite having experience, a mass media support, DOJ and POTUS on her side, a lot more donor money and resources.

Saying this is because Macedonians brainwashed our citizens about lizard people or KGB agents seems dishonest.