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Intelligence Documents Reveal Russia's 2016 Election Strategy

8/5/2025

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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard unveiled intelligence documents indicating that Russia expected Hillary Clinton to win the 2016 election, seeking to disrupt U.S. politics instead of backing Donald Trump. Gabbard condemned the Obama administration's portrayal as politically driven, sparking controversy as former intelligence officials challenge her assertions. The debate intensifies over foreign influence in American democracy.

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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard unveiled intelligence documents indicating that Russia expected Hillary Clinton to win the 2016 election, seeking to disrupt U.S. politics instead of backing Donald Trump. Gabbard condemned the Obama administration's portrayal as politically driven, sparking controversy as former intelligence officials challenge her assertions. The debate intensifies over foreign influence in American democracy.