Others in the media are not inept or stupid in putting the pieces together. No, IMO they are in denial and don’t want to put the pieces together because they fear what they will uncover and what could happen to them. Point in case Greta Van Susteren did that just last night carrying on with Amb Bolton as to why would the admin cover this up.
I also think many “investigative journalists” fear going against the regime for the repercussions they could face should the Emperor get re-elected. As more information is leaked Becks prediction of this regime running guns to the middle east will come to light.