Andrea Mitchell: We found the deep state. It’s the Trump first administration’s DOJ.

Donald Trump always gaslights along with his sycophants like Steve Bannon about the fictitious Deep State. Andrea Mitchell points out from a recently released report that the deep state is Trump’s DOJ

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We found the deep state.

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Summary:

The video reveals that during Donald Trump’s first administration, the Department of Justice (DOJ) secretly obtained phone and text records of journalists, congressional staffers, and members of Congress, violating norms of transparency and separation of powers. Andrea Mitchell highlights the hypocrisy of Trump’s “deep state” narrative by demonstrating that his administration’s DOJ engaged in the same kind of overreach he accused others of. These revelations warn about the potential dangers of a second Trump administration and underscore the critical role of independent media in holding power accountable.

• Trump’s DOJ secretly obtained phone and text records from journalists, congressional staffers, and two Democratic Congressmen without proper oversight.

• The Inspector General’s report criticized these actions, especially the lack of respect for the separation of powers and inadequate accountability mechanisms.

• Gag orders prevented third-party companies, like Apple, from informing their customers about the surveillance.

• New policies limiting such actions have been implemented, but they could be easily rolled back in a future Trump administration.

• Independent media must play a vital role in exposing and resisting authoritarian tendencies, significantly, as mainstream media often continue to normalize Trump’s actions.

The video underscores the alarming authoritarian streak of Trump’s first administration, revealing a DOJ willing to trample over democratic norms to serve partisan interests. As we approach a potential second Trump term, these abuses highlight the necessity of progressive action to safeguard press freedoms, strengthen oversight, and defend the separation of powers. Independent, progressive media must continue illuminating these dangers and mobilizing public resistance to ensure democracy’s survival.

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