An exploration of the two faces of 'deep state' – conspiratorial and tangible structures – and their role in fueling the anti-bureaucratic revolution of Trump and Musk, with parallels to Maoism and partial analysis of the consequences for the US.

Donald Trump Jr.'s statement about the "military-industrial complex" seeking to trigger World War III is a classic example of a modern conspiracy theory that distorts the historical concept introduced by President Eisenhower. By connecting real events (arms deliveries to Ukraine) with a fictional, malicious plan, this narrative serves specific political goals: it presents Trump as the sole guarantor of peace, deprecates opponents as puppets of the "deep state," and undermines trust in public institutions. It's a characteristic example of simplifying complex geopolitical processes to the level of a simple conspiracy, fitting into a broader trend of populist anti-establishment rhetoric.