What’s the ‘Deep State’ (and Is It Real)?

The concept of a deep state – also called a "state within a state" or a "shadow government" fuels many conspiracy theories.

Issues What's the 'Deep State' (and Is It Real)? The concept of a deep state – also called a "state within a state" or a "shadow government" – was first used in reference to political conditions in countries like Turkey and post-Soviet Russia. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE The 10 Most Fascinating Presidential Scandals (So Far) Here's How Much Every President Has Been Paid Puerto Ricans Have Full US Citizenship (With One Catch) You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.