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James Clapper: I think it's, to me, it's absurd. I guess what this refers to is a conspiracy somehow among careerists in the government…

On the recordJanuary 1, 2018
I think it's, to me, it's absurd. I guess what this refers to is a conspiracy somehow among careerists in the government who are in opposition to President Trump or probably more accurately, who are not seen as sufficiently loyal personally to President Trump.
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James Clapper
District of Columbia

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James Clapper responded to the notion of a 'deep state' within the government, calling it absurd.

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