Yep.
Create a scary problem.
Publicise it MASSIVELY in the media, to absolutely saturate the minds of the public with it, so they lose the ability to even question if the scary thing, and the scary things being said about the scary thing, is even real/true.
Make the public believe that the situation is so bleak, they'll be desperate to accept a solution
...and then.... "lo and behold!" look what we managed to arrange - a magical solution to all your fears, but in order to have it, you'll have to waive many of your existing rights and you'll have to accept changes to public policy and your lifestyle, ,for the rest of your life from now on.
It's a trick that's been used SO many fkin times, yet the public seems to be too fkin brainwashed and hypnotised to see it playing-out right under their noses.