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New Documents Challenge Obama’s Claims on Putin’s 2016 Preference

7/24/2025

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Newly declassified documents unveil a troubling truth: the Obama administration's claim that Putin favored Trump over Clinton was built on shaky grounds. A House report reveals that credible intelligence pointing to Putin's preference for Clinton was overlooked, sparking concerns about the 2017 report's integrity and igniting a Justice Department investigation.

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Newly declassified documents unveil a troubling truth: the Obama administration's claim that Putin favored Trump over Clinton was built on shaky grounds. A House report reveals that credible intelligence pointing to Putin's preference for Clinton was overlooked, sparking concerns about the 2017 report's integrity and igniting a Justice Department investigation.