Most Americans believe national policy controlled by a ‘deep state’: Poll

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A majority of Americans think unelected federal bureaucrats wield too much influence over national policy and believe in the existence of a “deep state,” according to a new poll.

The latest Monmouth University Poll, released Monday, found that 60 percent of Americans think unelected or appointed government officials have too much power over the direction of federal policy.

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