Donald Trump Jr. on Deep State: Leans believe

The claim: A hidden network of unelected officials secretly controls US government policy.

2017-07-07: “If there was ever confirmation that the Deep State is real, illegal & endangers national security, it's this. Their interests above all else.” source
2023-08-24: “Hey Deep State - He's coming for you. See you on January 20th, 2025.” source