Senator Tulsi Gabbard has accused the Obama administration of fabricating a narrative about Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election. The allegations came as the Trump administration released recently declassified documents, which Gabbard says show ‘gross politicization and manipulation of intelligence’ by the previous administration. Gabbard, a Democrat from Hawaii, is known for her skepticism of the official narrative surrounding Russian involvement in the 2016 election.
The declassified documents, reportedly obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, are said to include intelligence reports and internal communications from the Obama era. Gabbard asserts that these materials demonstrate a lack of objectivity in the intelligence community’s assessment of Russian activities during the election. She emphasized that the findings challenge the prevailing narrative that Russia had a significant impact on the election outcome.
Gabbard’s comments come amid ongoing debates about the role of foreign interference in U.S. elections. Critics of the Trump administration’s declassification efforts argue that the release of these documents could undermine the credibility of the intelligence community. Meanwhile, supporters of the declassification say it is a necessary step toward transparency and accountability. The controversy highlights the broader political tensions surrounding the handling of intelligence and national security issues.