Topic: Mark Felt

Robert Barnes provides a historical overview of the "Deep State," tracing its origins from the post-Civil War era to the formation of the NSA and CIA after World War II. He discusses the 1980 election "October Surprise," claiming that Reagan allies conspired with Iran to delay the release of hostages to ensure Jimmy Carter's defeat. Barnes urges Jim Jordan to use the 1970s Church Committee as a model for investigating the modern weaponization of government agencies.

Operation PatCon and COINTELPRO are cited as historical examples of the FBI's efforts to infiltrate and radicalize dissident movements to discredit them. The QAnon movement is characterized as a potential deep state algorithm designed to lead populist supporters into legal traps and unproductive ideologies. These programs aim to associate opposition movements with violence to justify mass arrests and surveillance.