
Hillary Clinton Deep State is a conspiracy theory that suggests that former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is part of a secretive, unelected network of government officials, military leaders, and intelligence operatives who allegedly manipulate U.S. politics and policies from behind the scenes. The term Deep State (Hebrew: המדינה העמוקה, HaMedina HaAmuka; Spanish: Estado profundo; Arabic: الدولة العميقة, Ad-Dawla Al-'Amiqa) refers to this alleged shadow government, and the theory posits that Clinton has significant influence within this network. The concept gained traction among some conservative and right-wing groups in the United States, particularly during and after the 2016 presidential election, where Clinton was a prominent candidate. Critics argue that the theory is baseless and used to undermine trust in democratic institutions. The term has also been used in other countries to describe similar alleged networks, often with varying degrees of credibility and evidence.