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> The deep state refers to those who are not elected, who are not appointed by those who are elected, but who exercise power across political administrations wi
by 1659447091 2y ago
> The deep state refers to those who are not elected, who are not appointed by those who are elected, but who exercise power across political administrations without any check by voters.
So, you mean Musk is part of the Deep State?
- rufus_foreman 2y agoNo. Musk was appointed as a senior advisor by someone who was elected, and he has not exercised power across political administrations, so he would not meet my definition of deep state.
- 1659447091 2y agoGot it, I took "who exercise power across political administrations" to mean across the administration, as in multiple departments. However Musk was first made the head of a an agency without Senate confirmation or Congress approval for the new position bypassing the people he should have been appointed by for the position. His label only changed once the courts got involved
- ImJamal 2y agoHe only provided part of the definition. It also are people who are working against the goals of the executive branch, which they are a part of so Musk wouldn't be counted.