Once the permanent ruling class gets established in Washington, D.C., they rule The Swamp and never, ever leave. With Trump now certified, the Deep State is moving to protect as many of its assets as possible. Case in point: Laura Cooper, a member of the D.C. permanent administration and the ghost of Impeachment 1.0, has a cozy new job. She will be ensconced at National Defense University. Snug as a bug in a rug, waiting to be brought back to the next Administration.