DNI Gabbard Declassifies Russiagate Files Alleging Obama Intelligence Manipulation

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has declassified a report revealing that the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA), which alleged Russian interference favoring Donald Trump in the 2016 election, was intentionally manipulated by then-CIA Director John Brennan and the Obama administration to delegitimize Trump's presidency. The report shows that the narrative tying Trump to Russia was constructed before the intelligence justified it, with key documents indicating no assessment that Putin preferred Trump. Gabbard has submitted a criminal referral to the Department of Justice, which has formed a strike force to investigate these claims. Despite criticism suggesting this move is a distraction from President Trump's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, the revelations have intensified political tensions, including online threats against former President Barack Obama, who denies the allegations. The controversy highlights deep divisions over Russiagate, with some accusing the previous administration of weaponizing intelligence, while others warn of political maneuvering amid ongoing investigations. These developments continue to reshape the understanding of Russiagate's origins and impact on American politics.