Evidence of Political Manipulation
- DNI Tulsi Gabbard presented evidence of a coup against President Trump post-2016 election.
- Claims that President Obama and his cabinet politicized intelligence to undermine Trump.
Intelligence Assessments Before and After Election
- Intelligence Community (IC) assessed Russia unlikely to influence the election using cyber means before November 2016.
- On December 7, 2016, DNI James Clapper stated foreign adversaries did not use cyberattacks to change the election outcome.
Meeting of National Security Officials
- Key officials, including Clapper, Brennan, and others, met on December 9, 2016, to discuss Russia's influence.
- An email instructed IC leaders to create a new assessment on Russia's tools for election influence as per President Obama’s request.
Leaked False Information
- Obama officials leaked to media that Russia attempted to interfere in the election through cyber means.
Contradictory Assessment Released
- On January 6, 2017, a new Intelligence Community Assessment contradicted prior assessments.
- This assessment was based on questionable sources like the Steele Dossier.
Consequences of Politicized Intelligence
- This intelligence led to allegations against Trump, the Mueller investigation, and two congressional impeachments.
- Resulted in arrests and increased tensions between the US and Russia.
Call for Accountability
- Gabbard emphasized that the issue concerns all Americans, not just partisans.
- Urged for investigations and prosecutions of those involved to restore faith in democracy.
- All documents will be submitted to the Department of Justice for accountability.
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