Georgian President claims US Embassy violates diplomatic ethics, alleges link to 'deep state'

Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili has accused the US Embassy in Georgia of engaging in actions reminiscent of the previous US administration, suggesting that these actions are part of a broader effort by what he called the "deep state" to maintain influence in Georgia.

Speaking on Georgian Public Broadcaster, Kavelashvili referred to recent events in Tbilisi, including a meeting between a visiting US Senator Steve Daines and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. While the Embassy highlighted images from the senator's meeting with opposition figures, Kavelashvili criticized this move as biased and unethical.

"Even today, the senator met with the Prime Minister, yet the embassy focused more on images from the so-called opposition meeting. That’s an anomaly — it’s not normal," he said. "The embassy represents a country, and it should be building relationships with the legitimate government. But instead, it seems to prioritize fostering perceptions that no one recognizes the government, creating doubts and divisions."

According to Kavelashvili, these actions are linked to what US President Donald Trump has described as the "Deep State" — powerful forces allegedly working behind the scenes to undermine democratic governments.

"Trump himself has said that if the Deep State is not defeated, America will be defeated," he noted. "Unfortunately, what we see in Georgia today looks like an echo of that same Deep State influence."

He further argued that these embassy activities violate diplomatic ethics and Vienna Convention norms, referencing past remarks by Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on this topic.

"We’re not a backward, dark society that just accepts this quietly," Kavelashvili said. "It’s clear that these embassy actions violate basic rules of political ethics and Vienna Convention obligations. The forces of the Deep State are still strong — they might have lingering influence over embassy staff and certain opposition figures here, aiming to maintain their leverage in Georgia."

Kavelashvili said he would continue working to ensure the Georgian public understands these concerns clearly, warning of ongoing efforts to manipulate political perceptions in the country.