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The federal government is reportedly looking to hire up to 1,200 new diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) bureaucrats before Trump takes office. This move appears to be an effort to undermine the incoming administration, similar to actions like auctioning off border wall pieces and signing long-term union contracts. Even some Democrats have acknowledged that DEI initiatives have been divisive and ineffective. The job listings are available on usajobs.gov, adding to the existing DEI personnel in the government. These new hires will become part of the permanent civil service, making it challenging for Trump to remove them once he takes office. This situation seems to reflect a strategy by the deep state to sabotage the Trump administration.

The term "unelected" used by Democrats is misleading. Donald Trump was elected in a landslide, and his staff, including the national security adviser and chief of staff, serve at his pleasure. They are implementing the agenda chosen by the American people. The real unelected power lies within the bureaucracy, such as USAID, the FBI, and the CIA, which have acted against Trump. President Trump is working to restore democracy by asserting control over the federal bureaucracy. He is the only individual elected by the entire nation to carry out the agenda that reflects the voters' wishes, while other officials are elected at local or state levels. Ultimately, the president is in charge of the federal executive branch.

Who actually runs the government? It's often not the elected officials we think. Recent events, like Biden's debate with Trump, reveal that decision-making power lies with a group of elite Democrats and figures in the military-industrial complex, not with Biden or Harris. This cabal includes influential individuals like Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, who benefit from ongoing conflicts. The administrative and national security states gain authority during crises, making it difficult for citizens to hold leaders accountable. Our democracy, meant to be of, by, and for the people, struggles when elected representatives aren't the true decision-makers. While the dynamics have shifted over time, the upcoming election presents an opportunity to reset this situation.

Many in the media failed to cover Joe Biden's mental state and misunderstand Elon Musk's role. A president, elected by all Americans, is unique. The Constitution vests executive power in this single president. They appoint staff to implement the democratic will. The real threat to democracy is the unelected bureaucracy of tenured civil servants who defy the will of the American people. For example, when Americans vote for FBI reform, or to end racist DEI policies, these bureaucrats resist change. President Trump is removing those defying democracy by not implementing lawful orders, which represent the will of the American people.

USAID operates as an entrenched power center with minimal accountability, channeling funds through a network of NGOs and potentially engaging in destabilizing activities abroad. This situation diverges from America's interests. Donald Trump is working to restore democracy, as the Constitution grants executive power solely to the president, not to bureaucrats. Americans elected Trump to ensure government accountability to taxpayers, not to unelected officials at USAID. If Democrats claim Trump cannot implement his agenda or remove bureaucrats, they are opposing democracy itself. This conflict represents the will of the people, as expressed through President Trump, against the interests of an unelected federal bureaucracy. Trump and his supporters stand for democracy.

When people talk about the deep state, in a sense, this is the commanding control of a major part of the deep state. No. It is the commanding control of the deep state. Congress said, we want comprehensive oversight on both operations in Afghanistan and Iraq and we want a plan for oversight and we're going to delegate this directly to the chair of the SIGI. I see. So you really worked for the chair of the SIGI. Well, this is the interesting piece. He in turn delegates it down to the IG at the DOD. Yeah. And I'm working for him. Yeah. So, you're working directly for the inspector general at DOD. But for the SIGI actually. But in effect You really were working for the SIGI. You bet. And who at the SIGI? Michael E Horowitz. Wow. Horowitz? Yes. One of the worst. Yes. One of the absolute worst. Horowitz of Russia collusion fame. Yes. Who now is at is not out of the government, who now is at the Federal Reserve. Right. Maybe. Ready to come back. Right. Still probably providing emeritus status on the SIGI. What was his position officially at the He was the DOJ IG. He was the inspector general at DOJ. And he replaced Glenn Fine who went to DOD. Wow. It's a really nice tightrope. And his deputy then went on to become the DODIG. And his deputy was spent thirty years over in The US Attorney's Office District Of Columbia. They really have it all sewn up, don't they? The assistant FBI director for integrity and ethics were for Glenn Fine and runs the DO runs the FBI. Yes. Think of the Siggy as an integrated command and control center. So, the buck stops with them. Yes. Because every complaint that is made. In any agency whatsoever goes to the Inspector General, and from those IGs report to the SIGI and it dies. And are investigated by the SIGI. And are investigated by the SIGI and it all dies. That's whistleblower complaints actually go to die. If it's against the members of the SIGI. Unless it's in their interest to prosecute it. Politically, yes. So, when people talk about the deep state, in a sense, this is the command and control of a major part of the deep state. No. It is the command and control of the deep state. It's in every bureau, every board, every agency, and every commission. One person, 2,300,000 people in the executive branch. I only need about 40 people to run the whole show. As long as you ensure that no one can foil my records, as long as everything I do is law enforcement sensitive, and as long as anybody that is a whistleblower can get collective punishment. Which is what you have seen with over 700 documented cases of people who've been Retaliated against. We see it every day. We see it every day.

The conversation centers on a so-called “rear guard” and how it operates inside the U.S. government, as described by the speakers. - Speaker 0 asks about the identity and role of the “rear god/rear guard.” - Speaker 1 defines the rear guard as a group ideologically driven to a particular point of view not shared by the current administration, and asserts that it is organized. - The mechanism of influence is explained: in a large, geographically dispersed organization, if one doesn’t have a loyal team, the team can undermine leadership. The claim is that even with good intentions, without a loyal crew, the organization won’t respond to the boss, leading to actions that bypass or undermine higher authority. - The discussion claims a current case where the president signs a presidential policy directive stating that corruption will not be tolerated, and the attorney general issues a memorandum declaring alignment with the boss to fix corruption inside the department. The attorney general allegedly helps set up a weaponization working group, and an assistant U.S. attorney asserts representation of The United States of America while saying they do not want an investigation into corruption involving the DOJ. The speakers label this as illegal and a violation of jurisprudence and canons for a government attorney. - The question is asked: who directed the assistant attorney general to act this way? Speaker 1 suggests that, as an investigator, one would subpoena the assistant to determine who directed them and who told them to do what, implying chain-of-command exposure—but cannot provide the name in this moment. - They insist that the actions are not random but come from the rear guard. The whistleblower disclosure is mentioned: before Pam Bondi’s appointment, a disclosure claimed that all assistant U.S. attorneys who had worked for Jack Smith should be investigated, but nothing was done to hold anyone accountable, and those involved were let go. The disclosure’s author is not named in the moment, but Speaker 1 says they will provide it. - The rear guard is further described as an organized group; the organization named is the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (SIGI). The discussion covers SIGI’s creation in 2008, in conjunction with legislation and Senator Grassley, as a bipartisan effort to establish an independent entity inside the executive branch to oversee, train, educate, and provide counsel for all inspectors general. - The speakers explain that SIGI operates within the executive branch but is independent; the implied tension is whether an entity can be independent while being “inside” the executive branch, challenging the unitary executive view that the president controls the entire executive branch. - They discuss the concept of the administrative state: unelected officials who operate with their own power, suggesting a two-tiered system in America between “them and us.” They note that this view affects multiple agencies, including the Department of Justice and the EPA. - The president’s belief in leading the country by the majority is noted, along with the tension between the executive branch and the administrative state, which allegedly believes it serves its own interests rather than those of elected leaders. The dialogue hints at a broader narrative where the president is not always perceived as fully in charge, and a cultural portrayal—via media—that suggests the president is not the sole driver of policy.

That picture of President Trump and Elon Musk in the Oval Office will be iconic when the story of Trump's second term is told. It depicts a remarkable event: the President justifying a large-scale attack on the federal government. The main criticism is the lack of accountability. Trump campaigned on reforming government and rooting out waste, but the methods—including Musk's involvement and mass firings—were unexpected. The actions haven't provided the detailed justification the American people deserve. Yalda rightly pointed out that if elected representatives can't carry out the will of the people, we don't have a democracy. Calling the bureaucracy an unconstitutional branch of government is inaccurate. However, Trump's actions are facing legal challenges, with judges objecting to actions such as mass firings at USAID and restricting access to the treasury payment system. The debate is ongoing, and Trump's team is relying on the legal system and public opinion.

One speaker believes the idea of a "deep state" is paranoid. Another speaker respectfully disagrees, defining "America First" as: 1) elected officials actually running the government, and 2) leaders owing their sole moral duty to American citizens. This speaker claims that unelected bureaucrats, numbering 4 million, set most public policy and cannot be fired by elected officials, which they argue is not a democracy but a technocracy. They believe this is a root cause of foreign and domestic policy failures, including the rise of the welfare and regulatory state. They also claim that the warfare state is upstream of the welfare state, and that invading other countries invites immigration, linking it to the border crisis.

There are about 3 million federal government employees, but only 3,000 are appointed by the president, making it difficult to implement changes. Most of these employees operate independently, not accountable to elections or the president, which poses a significant challenge. Since Trump's election in 2016, elements of the administrative state have actively worked against him, using tactics like the Russiagate investigation to undermine his reform efforts. The key issue for Trump's potential second term is whether he can bring this bureaucracy under democratic control, aligning it with the will of the American people and the Constitution. Trump's goal is to restore democracy and counter the influence of this unelected government branch.

Hi, I'm James O'Keefe, an investigative reporter. I spoke with Byron, a White House adviser, who acknowledged that the deep state exists. He explained that bureaucracies often create commissions to delay action, which can hinder incoming leadership, citing RFK Jr. as a potential target for bureaucratic resistance. Byron mentioned that the bureaucracy should implement elected leaders' policies while also advising them. Our conversation revealed insights into how the bureaucracy operates, and I recorded it all. Byron seemed surprised but engaged. This highlights the importance of transparency in government, and we will continue to investigate and report on these matters.

The deep state, entrenched in bureaucracies since 1963, fears disclosure of their past crimes, including the assassination of the president. They worry that Trump's declassification power could expose them. The coalition supporting this system includes businesses reliant on government funding, particularly in finance, and an upper middle class that feels threatened by change, especially with the rise of AI. Many in this class, primarily white urbanites, are anxious about their status and job security as their roles become obsolete. Their emotional investment in political figures like Kamala Harris stems from a fear of losing their societal standing. Ultimately, it's a struggle of those in power against Trump and Elon Musk, and if Trump succeeds, it would be a remarkable event.

To understand how the American government operates, consider the case of Richard Nixon, the most popular president in U.S. history, who was forced to resign without a single vote against him. Nixon believed federal agencies were undermining democracy. His downfall began with the Watergate scandal, which was reported by Bob Woodward, a former naval officer with ties to intelligence agencies. The investigation was fueled by Mark Felt, the FBI's deputy director, who was involved in discrediting Nixon. Following Nixon's resignation, Gerald Ford, who had served on the Warren Commission, became president. This illustrates how unelected officials can control the political system, undermining democracy. The targeting of figures like General Michael Flynn shows the ongoing struggle against this entrenched power. Ultimately, when unvoted individuals hold power, true democracy is compromised.

Many fail to grasp the extent of corruption in institutions that Trump was elected to reform. It's wrong to label Dan Bongino, a former law enforcement and Secret Service agent who risked his life for this nation, as a far-right podcaster. The President trusts him for a vital role because he's an outsider to the Washington swamp. Such appointments make insiders nervous, as Bongino, Patel, and Bondi aim to end government weaponization and root out corruption in these agencies once and for all.

The deep state refers to career employees within the U.S. government and military who influence policy without being directly accountable to elected officials. Agencies like the FCC, CIA, SEC, and IRS have the power to enact regulations that can significantly impact our lives, often more than laws passed by Congress. These regulations, totaling 200,000 since 1975 and spanning 800,000 pages, demonstrate that the deep state is not a secret but a well-established reality. Unfortunately, these career employees cannot be easily fired, ensuring that political interests have limited influence over them. This situation highlights a concerning aspect of our governance that needs to be acknowledged.

There are about 3 million federal government employees, with only 3,000 appointed by the president, making it difficult to manage them. These employees, who nominally report to the executive branch, cannot be fired by the president. This creates a situation where an unelected "fourth branch" of government operates independently, resisting reforms and attempts to hold them accountable. Since Trump's election in 2016, elements of this administrative state have actively worked against him, using tactics like the Russiagate investigation to undermine his presidency. The key issue for Trump's potential second term will be whether he can rein in this bureaucracy and restore democratic control, aligning with the intentions of the Constitution. Trump symbolizes a push for democracy against this entrenched bureaucracy.

The speaker discusses the concept of the deep state, explaining that it is not comprised of one individual but rather a machine or beast that goes beyond any single person. They use the example of the FBI to illustrate this point, stating that while many individuals who work there may be good people, they are part of a larger system that has its own culture and history of corruption. The speaker also discusses the decentralization of censorship, where the government delegates the task to administrative agencies, private sector executives, and AI algorithms. They argue that we are in a modern 1775 moment, where the real divide is between the managerial class and the citizen.

There is confusion regarding the impact of a sweeping order on public benefit programs, which remains unaffected, as clarified by OMB. The federal workforce, consisting of 2 million employees, is predominantly left-leaning, as evidenced by donations to candidates like Kamala Harris. This raises concerns about bias. The American people voted for significant change with Donald Trump, who needs to gain control over government spending, particularly discretionary grants not directed by Congress. These funds could be used for projects like unnecessary constructions or funding studies abroad. It’s crucial for political appointees to review these expenditures to ensure accountability, despite any misleading reports from left-wing media.

Speaker 0 discusses writing a book, The Woketopus, The Dark Money Cabal, Manipulating the Federal Government, "because a lot" and asserts that "left wing activist groups that are funded by George Soros and his network of funders are pushing their ideology through the administrative state, and the right doesn't do that." Speaker 2 explains "Burrowing is a term of art" and that, at the end of every administration, people who like the gig "convert from being schedule c or a schedule a that's been hired under a political authority to a career service GS protected, and that's called burrowing." "It's not supposed to happen. It happens in democratic administrations like crazy." He adds that "day one, they get there, they start to burrow," and that from their positions, "they don't have to do anything to frustrate an agenda." He notes inertia; "If you've converted, those people are not legit." Personal notes: "I did my six years. I never wanted to go back." "I'm proud to have worked for president Reagan, but I don't wanna go back."

The speaker discusses being targeted for their knowledge and potential role in a second Trump administration. They suggest shutting down the Department of Education and reforming intelligence agencies like the FBI and CIA. They highlight the need to address deep state elements within the government. The speaker emphasizes the need for significant government reform to combat embedded bureaucratic influences.

I'm James O'Keefe, and I caught a White House advisor, Byron, on hidden camera discussing the "deep state." People joke about it, but it’s real to some degree. One way the bureaucracy slows things down is by creating commissions to study issues, which can delay progress for years. I also recorded him saying the bureaucracy could crush incoming leadership, like RFK Jr. Byron admitted the bureaucracy exists and should implement the policies of elected leaders while also advising them. He said he advises on research and development policy. To all the bureaucrats in Washington, you're on notice. Speak openly, or we'll record you. We're going to be recording you en masse.

The speaker discusses internal resistance to RFK Jr.’s policies and the idea that “deep staters” have been entrenched in government. They mention being forwarded an anecdote from a “good career employee.” They point to the FDA, noting that when Marty Makary came in, he had only about 10 political appointees he could choose. Jay Bhattacharya at the NIH allegedly had one political appointee. The speaker claims that every government employee is a “deep stater” who has been there a long time and that an email from a good employee circulates a CIA manual called How to Be a Bad Bureaucrat and Subvert an Institution from Within. The email supposedly asserts that 90% of employees at HHS, which has 70,000 employees, are talking in lunchrooms about the manual and telling each other that their job is to save America and save science from the agenda of President Trump and RFK Jr. The speaker asserts this reflects how people think across major departments and asks how to get rid of them, suggesting firing them as a solution, and mentions SIOP in this context. The CDC is presented as a case study of failure, described as a public health disaster in its COVID-19 response. The speaker alleges that the CDC’s guidance on school lockdowns copied directly from a teacher union document with which they were aligned, reproducing paragraphs from the teacher’s union advocating for two years of school shutdowns. It is claimed that the CDC also said that cloth masks were fine. The speaker says the CDC led the response and that the NIH funded the entire pandemic, including gain-of-function research, asserting that this constitutes “the creation of the pandemic.” In contrast, RFK Jr. is said to have fired three employees, and this action is described as national news. The overall narrative emphasizes a view of pervasive internal opposition within federal agencies, a controversial and sweeping critique of the CDC, NIH, and HHS responses to the pandemic, and a framing of RFK Jr.’s personnel decisions as transformative and newsworthy.

The US federal government employs over 3,000,000 people. Excluding the post office and armed forces, that number is roughly 2,400,000. A March report from the America First Policy Institute using Freedom of Information Act requests on work emails across federal agencies found that 95% of career employees who emailed about politics were liberals who hated Trump, cheered Biden and Harris, and celebrated Trump's defeat in 2020. OpenSecrets.org shows that the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the biggest organization for federal government employees with 820,000 members, donated 96% to the Democrat party and only 4% to Republicans. This has been the trend for at least thirty years. Of the entire government workforce, only 5,000 are presidential employees who serve the president and his mission.