Many people get all their news from the MainStreamMedia. (I used to be one such person). These media tell the people what their government wants them to believe. They shape the People’s reality. A lot of it is just plain lies
To learn about the truth one has to venture to other internet media.
The linked article is an interesting read, IMHO
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/made-me-realize-how-out-touch-reality-west