4-2: The Deep State

Everyone has the same definition of the term "deep state."

The term deep state is usually used to describe the elected members of our government, like the president and members of Congress.

People accused of being part of the deep state work for the government.

People accused of being part of the deep state usually have their own agenda, meaning they don't necessarily follow what the people of the United States actually want.

The country of Pakistan is accused of having a "deep state" because some of their government agencies make decisions without input from their elected leaders.

People who support the deep state theory claim that military, intelligence, and government officials are trying to secretly manipulate government policy.

The man speaking in this video is a member of the U.S. Congress.

The man speaking in this video used to serve as Secretary of the Interior (a position in the executive branch of the government).

According to this speaker, the deep state colludes with activists and the media in order to influence the American people.

According to this speaker, the deep state is funded by U.S. taxpayers.

According to this speaker, one of the goals of the deep state is to take over the American West.