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Supporters of this narrative argue that the actions of Comey, Clapper, and Brennan aimed not only to influence the 2016 election’s aftermath but also to undermine Trump’s legitimacy from the outset. They suggest these figures hoped to destabilize the new administration, possibly even driving Trump out of public life before he could fully assume office. This perspective frames the events of early 2017 as the beginning of a “deep state” effort to manipulate and control political outcomes against their preferences.