James Clapper actually said...

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.

Context

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

01/01/2018

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