That quote from JFK sends chills down my spine when I read it. Trump has made the exact same threat in multiple occasions. You are correct though, the Deep State exists and does so while exuding an eerie omnipotent presence. There are so many level to contend with, and while Trump is off to a decent start, he has light years to go. It is hard for them to touch him right now, because he has developed such a following and to harm him would be making war with millions of armed patriots.
RE: The Deep State is still just the state.