Eric Trump apparently thinks talk show host Ellen Degeneres is part of the so-called deep state.

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump’s second son shared a screenshot of Twitter’s suggestions for accounts he may like to follow. They included his father’s 2016 Democratic election rival Hillary Clinton, former President Barack Obama and DeGeneres.

The “deep state” conspiracy theory, which has been repeatedly pushed by the president, revolves around the idea that a deep-rooted civil service is working to delegitimize his administration. It’s unclear whether Eric Trump was claiming that Clinton, Obama and DeGeneres were part of the “deep state,” but his post prompted widespread ridicule:

Apparently Ellen is part of the "Deep State. @TheEllenShow can you tell us where you were when Kennedy was assassinated? https://t.co/ntzggx88ij — Mean Mr. Mustard (@HoratioMustard) January 3, 2018

This is the most unintentionally hilarious tweet of the very very new year! — Christopher Jasinski (@analyticswonk) January 3, 2018

Not proud to admit this, but I would pay $20 to sit with Eric Trump for ten minutes and have him explain Ellen DeGeneres' shadowy role in the Deep State. — Tod Kelly (@RTodKelly) January 3, 2018

Ellen DeGeneres is now part of the "deep state".😂 https://t.co/pI0XPInpBh — Drew (@SenhorRaposa) January 3, 2018

Yes, Ellen DeGeneres of the deep state. The very same. — Advertise Here (@youradhereDMme) January 3, 2018

Does the Deep State include Ellen DeGeneres? Shocking. — Janis Peterson-Lord (@SpecialRider) January 3, 2018

Ellen is deep state, y'all lol https://t.co/A7XEIi3uN9 — Angry Homo Anarchist 🏳️🌈 (@ncanarchist) January 3, 2018

Ellen DeGeneres and two people not in office = “The Deep State.”



Eric really is the dumbest Trump. https://t.co/5JtSAHHs7n — Teresa (@TeresaKopec) January 3, 2018

Eric, there is no Deep State, but your dad says the Deep State comprises non-presidentially appointed civil servants who serve in multiple administrations. Obama and Clinton, by definition, cannot be members of the Deep State. As for Ellen, are you daft? — Sybill Trelawney (@SybilT2) January 3, 2018

Yes. Ellen. You got her.



It’s over, everyone! Eric caught us. https://t.co/iZVlAqPcE1 — Todd Zeigler (@Doctor_Whaaa) January 3, 2018

they’re just trying to help you man… gain some perspective. this world is more complicated than dad taught you. — Thomas Paine ✊ (@TomPaineToday) January 3, 2018

Hi Eric, I know you’re not the smart one, but Twitter’s algorithm looks at who you searched for most recently when making suggestions. It looks like you might have recently searched for a Democrat, buddy. — Matt Clendineng (@mattclen2) January 3, 2018

You do realize none of the 3 recommends are employed by any state, deep or otherwise? In other news, there’s actually no mister under your bed either. — Camille Kimball (@CamilleKimball) January 3, 2018

Yea that Twitter algorithm is crazy. Why on earth would it suggest you follow the people you tweet most about!?!? — Marco (@marcorecio) January 3, 2018

Hey numb nuts. It’s derived from who you follow. — Shawn Duffy (@sk_duffy) January 3, 2018

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