One common element of fascism is that problems, even problems that were obviously made by the fascists themselves, are opportunities to blame “others.”
Usually, these others are a category of people who the fascists wish to victimize, but they can literally be anybody convenient, like in this case.
Fascists will also even blame other fascists who supported them in the past. Just look at how often Trump blames and fires people who he appointed and who were only doing what he wanted them to do.
One common element of fascism is that problems, even problems that were obviously made by the fascists themselves, are opportunities to blame “others.”
Usually, these others are a category of people who the fascists wish to victimize, but they can literally be anybody convenient, like in this case.
Fascists will also even blame other fascists who supported them in the past. Just look at how often Trump blames and fires people who he appointed and who were only doing what he wanted them to do.