This isn't a coup, it is a reality TV show with characters and made up drama. The conspiracies, outrage, drama, romance, villians, and heroes are all molded to fit with a narriative. This isn't 'against' the people, it is targeting what the people want, drama, to keep their eyes glued to the media providers who are running the show. Like with most reality shows, none of the characters are who you want them to be, they are playing a role.
When we 'fight back' we have to start with ourselves and what we demand of our information, media, and even government. We want it to entertain us and solve our problems. We created this monster.