Gabbard Accuses Obama of Orchestrating Treasonous Conspiracy to Undermine 2016 Trump Victory

Tulsi Gabbard, currently serving as the Director of National Intelligence, has called for legal action against Barack Obama and several senior national security officials from his administration. Gabbard has alleged that these individuals orchestrated a "treasonous conspiracy" to undermine Donald Trump's 2016 presidential victory by suggesting that Russian interference was a factor behind his win.

According to Gabbard, Obama and his team laid the groundwork for a protracted investigation into the alleged Trump-Russia collusion by "manufacturing intelligence." This intelligence purportedly implied Russian efforts to influence the electoral process. Gabbard claims that this included reliance on the contentious Steele dossier, which was compiled by British intelligence analyst Christopher Steele and was considered unreliable by various critics.

The post-election analysis, as per Gabbard's report, conflicted with pre-election assessments. Initially, the intelligence community was reportedly of the opinion that Russia did not have the capability or intention to manipulate the election outcome through cybermeans.

In a striking statement emphasizing accountability, Gabbard stressed the importance of investigating and prosecuting all involved parties to uphold the integrity of the American democratic system. She emphasized the significant threat this alleged conspiracy posed to the nation's democratic foundation.

The document cache made available by Gabbard contains largely redacted but declassified memos and assessments, including communications from James Clapper, former Director of National Intelligence under Obama, and other high-profile officials such as John Brennan, former CIA Director, and Andrew McCabe, former Deputy FBI Director.

Among the documents highlighted are those suggesting initial assessments downplayed Russian interference. These assessments indicated that foreign adversaries lacked the capability to influence the electoral infrastructure significantly. Yet, the narrative shifted post-election, with intelligence reportedly pointing towards Moscow's interference to aid Trump's victory—a conclusion disputed by some intelligence factions.

Central to Gabbard's allegations is the role of a series of intelligence briefings ordered by the Obama administration in December 2016, soon after Trump's election win. These briefings, according to released documents, included the Steele dossier and led to subsequent public leaks framing the narrative of Russian interference.

Gabbard's release comes amidst ongoing investigations into former Director Brennan and former FBI Director Comey concerning their roles in the original Trump-Russia probe. Brennan has particularly been accused of pushing for the inclusion of the unverified Steele dossier in the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment.

The documents and memos declassified and distributed by Gabbard's office further contend that these intelligence reports were, in fact, "politicized" and "manufactured" to cast doubt on Trump's election legitimacy.

Gabbard asserts that this issue transcends partisan politics, posing a fundamental challenge to the trust and credibility of the electoral process itself. With her recent confirmation as Director of National Intelligence sparking substantial controversies due to her lack of intelligence experience, Gabbard has drawn criticism for alleged bias given her prior supportive comments concerning Russian governmental actions.

In response to these developments, Gabbard has transferred all supporting documentation to the Department of Justice, seeking comprehensive legal scrutiny and accountability for those implicated in what she perceives as a strategic attempt to delegitimize Trump's presidency. She has called this an egregious misuse of power with profound consequences for national governance.