Here's what Trump supporters mean when they talk about the 'deep state'

For starters, what does the term mean?

Where are the origins of the deep state?

Does this notion exist in other countries?

What have Trump’s allies said about a deep state?

So, is there actually a deep state in America?

And yet conservatives aren’t the only ones alleging there’s a deep state.

Have past administrations talked about a deep state?

http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-deep-state-20170319-story.html