A clandestine network of entrenched government and military insiders, the "deep state" allegedly operates beyond elected oversight to influence policy. Used to describe perceived bureaucratic resistance to presidential agendas, its supposed beneficiaries include intelligence agencies, career officials, and corporate interests seeking stability or self-preservation against political change.
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