What many MAGA patriots have long believed—that the deep state is real and now actively seeking political power—is being confirmed by former FBI analyst John Sullivan’s congressional campaign in New York’s 17th District. Sullivan, who spent 17 years at the FBI and proudly touts his role in prosecuting January 6 cases against Trump supporters, has left the agency to run against Republican incumbent Michael Lawler. His campaign appears aimed at continuing his anti-Trump crusade from within the halls of Congress.
Deep State Operative Goes Public
John Sullivan, who served as Section Chief of the FBI’s Directorate of Intelligence, has emerged from the shadows to run as a Democrat for New York’s 17th Congressional District. His campaign strategy centers on highlighting his nearly two-decade career within the federal bureaucracy that President Trump and many conservatives have identified as the “deep state.”
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Sullivan proudly touts his involvement in cases against January 6 defendants, calling it “one of his proudest moments” at the FBI. His candidacy arrives as multiple FBI whistleblowers have come forward alleging political bias within the bureau, including improper surveillance of concerned parents at school board meetings and targeting of pro-life activists.
FBI Veteran Admits Political Motivation
The timing of Sullivan’s resignation speaks volumes about his political motivations and allegiances within Washington’s power structure. Despite serving under the Biden administration for more than three years, Sullivan only resigned in April after Kash Patel, a Trump ally, became FBI director.
The Deep State is crawling out of the shadows, and Democrats think they can fool us again.
They’re a joke, running scared with their corrupt agenda.
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Sullivan has explicitly stated that former President Trump and his administration represent “significant threats to American safety,” revealing the partisan lens through which he views his former law enforcement role. His campaign announcement video declares: “For 17 years, I served in secret, protecting us from threats like Russia, foreign terrorists, and drug cartels, and eventually the insurrectionists who stormed our Capitol.”
Confirming Conservative Concerns
The concept of a “deep state” working against President Trump’s agenda gained mainstream attention during his presidency, with Trump himself alleging that entrenched bureaucrats were actively undermining his administration. Sullivan’s career trajectory – from high-ranking FBI official to Democratic congressional candidate campaigning against Trump – provides compelling evidence for conservatives who have long warned about unelected officials wielding enormous power.
“[Wray] identified domestic terrorism in different Senate and House hearings as the number one threat facing Americans … Kash Patel and Dan Bongino, under Trump’s direction, have lessened the personnel size of that team. You are being made less safe by the choices that are being made.”
Historian Alfred W. McCoy and Tufts professor Michael J. Glennon have suggested that the U.S. Intelligence Community has indeed gained significant power, resembling a “fourth branch” of government operating with limited oversight. Sullivan’s candidacy represents a troubling new phase where deep state operatives are no longer content to work behind the scenes but are now seeking direct political power through elected office.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_state_conspiracy_theory_in_the_United_States