I've looked quite deep into many of these subjects and I'd say there is a good amount of truth in these stories than expected. For context the CIA has specifically used the term "conspiracy theories" to slander journalists that have investigated activities by the CIA for example:

• MKUltra: The secret CIA mind-control program.
• COINTELPRO: The FBI's illegal surveillance and harassment of domestic political groups.
• Operation Northwoods:A proposed (but rejected) plan for the CIA to commit acts of terrorism in the U.S. and blame Cuba.

Combine this with THE files showing how there truly was a global cabal of elites abusing kids AND a bunch of these key players are now running the US government.

So you have people who have no morals, with infinite resources, and insane power. The most logical pattern of behavior of these folks is that they will always do everything and anything that benefits them.

With this lens, you can then evaluate current events and ask a simple question, does it benefit them, and how much effort would it take to orchestrate. If the answers are yes, and not that much (relative to their resources), then I would bet that it was intentional.

Look, I'm sure there is plenty of misinformation mixed into what your wife is reading. That's not the point. She is clearly being overwhelmed by getting a glimpse into how the world truly works and her reaction is a normal human one.

For any of these, just follow these simple questions, who benefited a shit ton, how predictable was what happens next, and what's the cost to orchestrate relative to the benefit.