They weren't; that's Lofgren’s thesis in a https://billmoyers.com/2014/02/21/anatomy-of-the-deep-state/ https://billmoyers.com/2014/02/21/anatomy-of-the-deep-st

They weren't; that's Lofgren’s thesis in a https://billmoyers.com/2014/02/21/anatomy-of-the-deep-state/ https://billmoyers.com/2014/02/21/anatomy-of-the-deep-state/. But you may be aware that upending that order was a major part of the bullshitter's electoral platform, because the same institutions that maintained that long-term strategic direction were opposed to his candidacy. We will see if they are able to regain control from him, but the prospects don't look good so far.