November 29, 2017 🟡 Significant

Publicly embraces 'Deep State' conspiracy theory to attack DOJ

In a series of tweets and remarks, Trump explicitly embraced the 'Deep State' conspiracy theory, suggesting that rogue elements within the Justice Department and FBI were working to undermine his presidency. This marked a significant escalation in his rhetoric, moving from general complaints about 'leakers' to a formalized narrative of an illegitimate, unelected bureaucracy plotting against him.

"Deep State stuff" — Tweet referencing Huma Abedin and DOJ

Categories

Offenses:
disinformation abuse-of-power
Domains:
governance justice-system
Tags:
#deep-state#conspiracy-theory#fbi#doj-independence