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Ex-DNI Gabbard Unveils Obama’s Russian Collusion Deception

7/24/2025

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Summary

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DNI Tulsi Gabbard exposed shocking revelations at a White House briefing, claiming the Obama administration distorted intelligence to promote the unfounded narrative of Russian collusion in the 2016 election. Her declassified documents reveal a troubling absence of evidence supporting claims of Russian interference favoring Trump, igniting demands for accountability from Republican leaders.

History

Historical Context

In 2016, the U.S. presidential election faced significant turmoil due to Russian interference, which was publicly acknowledged by Congress in September. The Internet Research Agency created over 3,500 fake social media accounts to sway voters, while the GRU hacked into the Clinton campaign's emails. The subsequent investigations, including the Mueller Report in 2019, revealed extensive Russian efforts to undermine the election's integrity.

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DNI Tulsi Gabbard exposed shocking revelations at a White House briefing, claiming the Obama administration distorted intelligence to promote the unfounded narrative of Russian collusion in the 2016 election. Her declassified documents reveal a troubling absence of evidence supporting claims of Russian interference favoring Trump, igniting demands for accountability from Republican leaders.

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