The white hats have often referred to the coup plotters as “the small group”. There aren’t that many of them, but most were senior Obama people like Comey and McCabe and Brennan. So they could do their dirty work while keeping rest of their agencies in the dark. Not everyone in government is part of the swamp. The swamp was very powerful during Obama because he was the head orc, and he planted people loyal to him all around the government. One of Trump’s chores has been to root them out. The drastic reduction in leaks is one indication of success.
Excellent explanation!