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DOJ Launches Probe into Obama’s Alleged Intelligence Manipulation

7/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A new Strike Force has been launched by the Department of Justice to probe claims that former President Obama and his administration distorted intelligence on Russian interference in the 2016 election. Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, asserts there is "irrefutable evidence" of this deception, while Obama’s spokesperson calls the allegations "ridiculous" and merely a distraction.

History

Historical Context

The Church Committee's 1975 investigation into CIA and FBI abuses exposed significant government overreach, prompting reforms like the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. This historical scrutiny resonates today as the DOJ's new Strike Force investigates claims against former President Obama regarding intelligence distortion during the 2016 election, underscoring ongoing tensions between national security and government transparency.

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Story summary

A new Strike Force has been launched by the Department of Justice to probe claims that former President Obama and his administration distorted intelligence on Russian interference in the 2016 election. Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, asserts there is "irrefutable evidence" of this deception, while Obama’s spokesperson calls the allegations "ridiculous" and merely a distraction.

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