The use of the phrase, "deep state" tags you as a conspiracy theorist and several bricks short of a load.
I follow where the evidence leads. That's the funny thing about retired Law Enforcement Officers... We follow the facts.. You not so much. You still haven't figured out that shitty smell around your head..
Your ability to ignore facts labels you a fool..
The funny thing about Law Enforcement Officers, Deputies and Agents is they are all unique and most do follow the facts and their agency policies: They employ interviews and interrogations of witnesses and subjects, and understand in both their fundamental difference; they also seek documents and other physical evidence before making allegations; then and only then sign an affidavit for warrants. Seems you forgot to mention these facts about LEO's.
Since you claim to be a LEO,, suppose you explain to the reader what evidence leads you to claim a deep state exists, exists in (D)emocrats in high places, and the documents which support your interviews and interrogations.
By the way you might want it start looking for the deep state in The District. My CRI tells me Grover Norquist may have some 411 to share, inc. names and occupations.