In a twist that’s sure to ignite fresh debate, newly released JFK assassination files are being interpreted by some as evidence of a “deep state” lurking behind the scenes of U.S.
government operations. Renowned journalist Glenn Greenwald recently argued that these documents—specifically a 15-page memo by Arthur Schlesinger, President Kennedy’s top adviser—offer concrete proof that the Central Intelligence Agency once operated as a “state within a state.” This assertion challenges the view that the deep state is merely a fringe conspiracy theory pushed by figures like President Donald Trump.
Greenwald’s analysis centers on a chilling warning from 1961: Schlesinger’s memo not only criticized the CIA’s clandestine operations but also called for the agency’s disbandment.
