Trump Administration Uncovers Alleged Obama-Era Intel Manipulation

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The Trump administration has released classified documents allegedly showing the Obama administration manipulated intelligence to create a narrative of Russian collusion in the 2016 election. Former President Donald Trump has accused Obama of being directly involved in the manipulation, citing new evidence that suggests the Obama administration ordered the creation of a new intelligence assessment that contradicted previous findings. The assessment, released on January 6, 2017, concluded that Russia attempted to influence the outcome of the election, contradicting earlier claims that Russia did not have the intent or capability to do so.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Trump administration has released over 100 documents allegedly showing the Obama administration manipulated intelligence to create a narrative of Russian collusion in the 2016 election.
  • The Obama administration ordered the creation of a new intelligence assessment in December 2016, after Trump's election victory, that contradicted previous findings and concluded that Russia attempted to influence the election.
  • The assessment used discredited information from the Steele dossier, which intelligence community professionals had previously rejected due to lack of credibility and accuracy.
  • Former President Obama's office has responded to the allegations, calling them "ridiculous" and "a weak attempt at distraction."
  • The Senate Intelligence Committee, led by Chairman Marco Rubio, has affirmed the conclusion that Russia worked to influence the election but did not manipulate votes.
  • Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has stated that the Obama administration's effort to create the new assessment was part of a "years-long coup" against President Trump.
  • Gabbard has promised to release more documents and has encouraged whistleblowers to come forward with information.
  • The Trump administration has sent the documents to the Department of Justice to pursue accountability and ensure the integrity of the democratic republic.

Statistics:

  • Over 100 documents have been released allegedly showing the Obama administration manipulated intelligence.
  • The new intelligence assessment was created in under a week, from December 7 to 16, 2016.
  • The assessment used information from the Steele dossier, which had previously been rejected by intelligence community professionals.
  • The Senate Intelligence Committee's 2020 report affirmed the conclusion that Russia worked to influence the election but did not manipulate votes.
  • The DOJ has received the documents from the Trump administration to pursue accountability.

Sources:

  • Statement from President Obama's office (no date provided)
  • December 7, 2016, assessment memo
  • January 6, 2017, unclassified assessment
  • 2020 report by the bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee
  • Interview with Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Fox News