I fear that I would not have doubted Saruman. At that time they were not used to politicians. It was a battle between good and evil, and one does not lightly join the other side. Also, Saruman had been sent by Aule, and Saruman had the freedom of following his own agenda, if he thought that it was best. It is not easy to doubt a so important ally as Saruman no doubt were. And also, Isengard was a strategically important place. Maybe the other members of the Council thought that Saruman only occupied Isengard because it was well-suited for his studies, and then Gondor and Rohan did not need to care about it.
And if even Gandalf, with all his wisdom, and who had the most knowledge of Saruman, if even he did not doubt Saruman of treachery, I don't think the other members of the Council would.
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