An enemy of the State vs an enemy of the people - Is there a difference ?

Question

The enemies of the State are those who would be a parallel power for instance anyone who threatens their power

Same for the people - their enemy threatens their power(s) and or rights

Are banks the enemy of the State or the friend of the State

Are banks the enemy of the people or the friend of the people ?

Unions are now seen as an enemy to the State but are they an enemy to the people ?

Can you list other examples of when an enemy of the State is actually a friend to the people and visa versa ?

Answer 1

Well let's say Rome is being ill-governed by the Senate, and Julius Caesar attempts to conquer Rome.

He is now an enemy of the State, but in fact a friend of the people, for he is liberating them from impotent rulers.

Banks could be considered an enemy of the State, I suppose, and I think they're an enemy of the people too, as they hold great power.

Unions are more of a friend to the people, they work for their rights and such, but work against the establishment and are therefore an enemy of the State.

There is indeed a difference.