President Donald Trump tweeted Tuesday  suggesting the U.S.
Department of Justice is part of the so-called "deep state." Here's what that is. The "deep state" is a conspiracy theory purporting a behind-the-scenes network of officials in the U.S. government and elsewhere are working to influence policy and delegitimize elected leadership — in this case, the Trump administration.
SEE MORE: Truthers: When Conspiracy Meets Reality Trump has referenced the "deep state" on other occasions .
And former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon and Fox News' Sean Hannity  have promoted the conspiracy.
Trump's son Eric Trump also  tweeted Tuesday suggesting Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and Ellen Degeneres are all part of the so-called "deep state."
As the Russia investigation intensifies, President Trump has fluctuated his stance on the FBI's credibility and independence since the start of his presidency. Source: The Washington Post - Affiliate -
In Iran, thousands of people have joined pro-government rallies to counter growing unrest. Across several cities, the state-sponsored show of force, comes after six days of protests that have left 21.. Source: Euronews English -
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