MSM Acknowledges Existence of Deep State

The Washington Post had a somewhat shocking article (for them) where they acknowledged the existence of a "deep state" (also known as a shadow government) existing in Washington.

Is Trump fighting the ‘deep state’ or creating his own? - Washington Post, February 1, 2017

It's just the second week of the Trump presidency, but it's time to think about the "deep state" in America.

It's not far-fetched to suggest there is a "deep state" in Washington. Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower looked at the nexus of the Pentagon and arms manufacturers and coined the phrase the "military-industrial complex." Today's observers also point to the collusion of corporate interests and D.C. power brokers as the true guiding hand in American politics.
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The Trump White House already seems to be at war with what it would say is the "deep state:" thousands of federal government bureaucrats faced with the awkward reality of working for a president who campaigned loudly against Washington officialdom and promised to "drain the swamp" when in power.

A "deep state" is a subversive force that can be a direct threat to any democratically elected government. Unfortunately, this deep state has often acted in its own best interests and not in the best interests of its citizens (see here).

To counter the deep state, President Trump has been proactive.

Trump assembles a shadow Cabinet - Politico, January 24, 2017

The White House is installing senior aides atop major federal agencies to shadow the administration's Cabinet secretaries, creating a direct line with loyalists who can monitor and shape White House goals across the federal bureaucracy.

While most President Trump supporters would agree with his attempt to counter and overtake the deep state, a fair question one may ask is whether this potentially new Trump deep state will still exist once President Trump is no longer president.