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Gabbard Accuses Obama of Distorting Russia Election Narrative

7/29/2025

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In a heated White House briefing, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard charged the Obama administration with fabricating a narrative regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election. She pointed to declassified documents suggesting Obama distorted intelligence to undermine Trump. In response, Obama’s spokesperson labeled the claims as "bizarre," reiterating that Russia did indeed seek to sway the election.

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In a heated White House briefing, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard charged the Obama administration with fabricating a narrative regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election. She pointed to declassified documents suggesting Obama distorted intelligence to undermine Trump. In response, Obama’s spokesperson labeled the claims as "bizarre," reiterating that Russia did indeed seek to sway the election.