Ellen Responds to Eric Trump's 'Deep State' Accusation

Donald Trump's feckless son suggested the comedian is trying to bring down his dad. DeGeneres said the elder Trump is destroying his presidency all by himself.

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Neal Broverman is the Editorial Director, Print of Pride Media, publishers of The Advocate, Out, Out Traveler, and Plus, spending more than 20 years in journalism. He indulges his interest in transportation and urban planning with regular contributions to Los Angeles magazine, and his work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He lives in the City of Angels with his husband, children, and their chiweenie.

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After Eric Trump expressed shock on Tuesday that Twitter suggested he follow Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Ellen DeGeneres -- lumping all three people together with the hashtag #deepstate -- DeGeneres got the last laugh.

DeGeneres addressed the mini-controversy Wednesday during her monologue on her talk show. When the out icon became aware of the Trump tweet, she said, she was confused, initially not knowing what "deep state" meant.

"'Deep state' is supposed to be a group of people [the Trumps] believe are trying to undermine Donald Trump," DeGeneres said, "which is ridiculous, because no one has undermined Donald Trump more than Donald Trump."

DeGeneres added that she'd have no time to take part in the deep state, saying her schedule is packed with the "gay agenda," "Illumanti" meetings with Beyonce, and her attempts to make a baby with wife, Portia de Rossi. Watch below: