Other than Silicon Valley no place in the country has flourished as much. Why? Growth of number of lobbyists and bureaucrats, Even during the severe downturn they thrived while the rest of the country struggled. This is your deep state and it makes perfect sense. They are the ruling class and they will do everything they can to keep it this way. Trump is playing wack a mole. They will always be with us.
C'mon.
How exactly does that work? It's not a state and it's still illegal at the federal level.