DOJ Launches Strike Force Investigating 2016 Obama-Era Russia Collusion Allegations

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has accused former President Barack Obama of orchestrating a "treasonous conspiracy" by promoting the false Russia collusion narrative to undermine President Donald Trump's 2016 election victory and thwart a peaceful transfer of power. Gabbard has declassified documents alleging that Obama and senior officials knowingly disseminated false intelligence, which she describes as a years-long coup attempt against Trump’s administration. The Department of Justice under President Trump has formed a special Strike Force to investigate these claims, with Gabbard providing evidence implicating top Obama-era figures, including Biden, Hillary Clinton, and intelligence officials. Obama administration officials and allies dismiss the allegations as politically motivated and dangerous, seeking to prevent the claims from gaining mainstream traction. Social media and public commentators have criticized Gabbard's assertions, pointing to events such as the January 6 Capitol riot as contradictory examples regarding peaceful transitions of power. Despite the controversy, Gabbard maintains that the intent and actions of the Obama administration constitute treason, while leaving formal legal judgments to the DOJ.