These days in American politics specifically, the more you know, the more you sound like a nutty conspiracy theorist.
Every time I reference the Deep State, I cringe a little, even though I know without a doubt that it exists.
Watching Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign from the viewpoint of a strong supporter caused a LOT of people to notice the work of the Deep State--it has been an education for a big group of people.
There is an unelected powerful group manipulating the public, and their secret is out. But what can be done at this point? They're practically operating in full view, but what can a country do to unmask individuals and take the reins of this crazy mess back?
A good explanation of things as they are:
https://theintercept.com/2017/08/05/whats-worse-trumps-campaign-agenda-or-empowering-generals-and-cia-operatives-to-subvert-it/