John Nolte writes at Breitbart:

With the news that 74 percent of Americans believe a Deep State exists, a Monmouth University poll reveals just how little influence the disgraced national media have over public opinion and perception.

The Deep State, which is correctly defined in the polling question as "a group of unelected or appointed government officials who have too much influence in determining federal policy," has been a national issue since the rise of President Donald Trump. Ever since this conversation started, though, the media have been slashing away at the discussion as a fevered conspiracy ginned up by conservatives.

The media pushback has obviously failed because there is no notable partisan distinction in the poll. Monmouth reports, "This is a worrisome finding. The strength of our government relies on public faith in protecting our freedoms, which is not particularly robust. And it's not a Democratic or Republican issue. These concerns span the political spectrum."

Moreover, only 21 percent think the Deep State does not exist.

Just as concerning is this, from Monmouth: "Fully 8-in-10 believe that the U.S. government currently monitors or spies on the activities of American citizens."

To read more from John Nolte on the Monmouth poll, go here.

The Monmouth University report titled "Public Troubled by 'Deep State'" is here.