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In Deep
the FBI, the CIA, and the truth about America's "deep state"
Book • 2020
In this book, David Rohde delves into the notion of the 'deep state' by scrutinizing scandals within the FBI, CIA, and Justice Department from the Cold War era to the Trump administration.
The book is based on dozens of interviews with career CIA operatives and FBI agents and explores how distrust in these institutions has been exploited, particularly during the Trump era.
It discusses the misconduct of Attorney General William Barr, the undermining of the US government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic due to 'deep state' conspiracy theories, and Trump's efforts to discredit government experts and assume authoritarian power.
Rohde argues that the concept of the 'deep state' is linked to a particular view of presidential power and examines how this has affected American democracy.
The book is based on dozens of interviews with career CIA operatives and FBI agents and explores how distrust in these institutions has been exploited, particularly during the Trump era.
It discusses the misconduct of Attorney General William Barr, the undermining of the US government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic due to 'deep state' conspiracy theories, and Trump's efforts to discredit government experts and assume authoritarian power.
Rohde argues that the concept of the 'deep state' is linked to a particular view of presidential power and examines how this has affected American democracy.
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Mentioned by David Priess as the author of a book discussing the history of presidents and Congress clashing with national security and law enforcement institutions, and how that has led to Trump's notion of a deep state.
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Lawfare Archive: David Rohde on the Supposed "Deep State"
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Kara Swisher while discussing David Rohde 's previous work on the Justice Department, FBI, and CIA.
Kara Swisher while discussing David Rohde 's previous work on the Justice Department, FBI, and CIA.
From “Witch Hunt” to “Weaponization”: The Impact of Trump’s War on the DOJ with David Rohde
