Leftists don’t always tell the truth. But this one decided that it’s time to come clean.
And this leading Democrat has made a massive confession that’s raising everyone’s eyebrows.
Eric Adams Unveils His Take on the Deep State in a Revealing Podcast
New York City Mayor Eric Adams dropped a bombshell during a candid chat on Andrew Schulz’s “Flagrant” podcast this week, boldly asserting that the so-called “deep state” isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a tangible force in American governance. Speaking on Wednesday, Adams didn’t mince words as he peeled back the curtain on what he sees as a shadowy, entrenched network within the system.
“I don’t want to sound [like a] conspiracy theor[ist], but there’s a permanent government,” Adams confessed to Schulz. “There are people that see presidents and mayors come and go. Their attitude is, ‘We’ll wait you out.’”
His comments come hot on the heels of his Monday announcement that he’s ditching the Democratic Party to run for reelection as an independent—a move that’s already stirring the political pot.
During the podcast, Adams didn’t just stop at acknowledging this hidden power structure. He gave a shoutout to FBI Director Kash Patel’s 2023 book, “Government Gangsters: The Deep State, the Truth, and the Battle for Our Democracy,” calling it a must-read.
“Kash was in the [Department of Defense]. He was in the FBI. He prosecuted terrorists. So he comes with this wealth of knowledge, and the way he breaks it down, it’s just unbelievable,” Adams said. He emphasized Patel’s insider perspective as proof that the “deep state” isn’t a myth but a critical issue Americans need to confront, especially when it comes to the misuse of prosecutorial authority.
When Schulz suggested the phrase “deep state” gets thrown around too loosely, Adams doubled down. “It’s not used too much. It’s real, brother,” he shot back, driving home his belief that this isn’t just idle chatter—it’s a reality he’s experienced firsthand.
Adams didn’t shy away from personal examples either. He pointed to his own run-in with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), which charged him with bribery under the Biden administration. The allegations? That he leveraged his position to snag illegal campaign cash and lavish trips from Turkish nationals and other donors.
But in a dramatic twist, Trump’s Justice Department stepped in, requesting the charges be dropped. By Tuesday, the case was tossed out with prejudice—legal speak for “this is done, no takebacks.”
Reflecting on that ordeal, Adams painted a vivid picture of the SDNY’s mindset. “Now imagine the Southern District of New York – that’s one of the most powerful U.S. attorney’s offices. In their mind, they said, ‘We’re sovereign.’ You know what that means,” he said to Schulz.
“They don’t have to answer to anyone … they don’t have to answer to the president, they don’t have to answer to the U.S. attorney in Washington, the attorney general in Washington. They believe they’re a sovereign entity.” His frustration was palpable as he added, “You’re not elected. You know what I’m saying? Imagine an entity believing they don’t have to answer to anyone.”
Trump’s Crusade Against the Deep State
Adams’ revelations dovetail with a growing narrative championed by Donald Trump and his administration, who’ve made dismantling this elusive “deep state” a cornerstone of their agenda. Since taking office, Trump has repeatedly vowed to root out what he calls an unelected bureaucracy that operates beyond the reach of democratic accountability. His team sees it as a nest of careerists and insiders who thwart the will of the people—much like the picture Adams painted on the podcast.
Trump’s pick of Kash Patel as FBI Director is a clear signal of this mission. Patel, a loyal ally and vocal critic of entrenched government power, has spent years sounding the alarm about what he sees as a corrupt underbelly in federal agencies. His book, praised by Adams, lays out a roadmap for exposing and dismantling these networks. With Patel at the helm of the FBI, Trump’s administration is poised to turn up the heat on institutions like the SDNY, which they argue have overstepped their bounds.
Beyond personnel changes, Trump has floated plans to overhaul the federal workforce itself. He’s pushed for reinstating “Schedule F,” a policy that would reclassify thousands of government employees, making it easier to fire those perceived as disloyal or obstructive. The goal? To break the grip of what he calls a self-serving elite and restore power to elected officials—and, by extension, the voters. Allies in his administration have also hinted at aggressive audits and investigations into agencies long accused of acting as independent fiefdoms.
For Trump, Adams’ dismissal of charges is a victory lap—a concrete example of his Justice Department flexing its muscle to counter what they see as “deep state” overreach. As of today, this battle is just heating up, with Trump and his team framing it as a defining fight for the soul of American democracy.
Whether they succeed in uprooting this shadowy establishment remains to be seen, but one thing’s clear: the conversation Adams sparked isn’t going away anytime soon.
Stay tuned to The Federalist Wire.
