You should never trust this administration. The US government in general has a spotty history, but this administration does nothing trustworthy.

Regardless of whether it's a "perfect setup" or not, the facts speak for themselves.

Most competent governments don't say things that are outright wrong. They may use double speak, or not comment on a topic. But this government (and unfortunately it's this specific adminstration/president) has acted time and again in a way that both of us know very well.

Do you have some reasons for hope for the cynics in the crowd?

Has there been a time where (after later facts came out) they were wrong?

Or the bootlicker olympics for those who want everyone else to ignore the constant lies because they think bigger, more powerful government is utopian.