Recent emails released by Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, present significant evidence undermining the claims that Russia hacked the Democratic National Committee (DNC) in 2016. This information may strengthen Trump's position ahead of the upcoming summit with Putin.
1. Emails Revealed: Gabbard's release includes emails showing that James Clapper, then Director of National Intelligence, pushed the false narrative of Russian hacking despite objections from Admiral Mike Rogers, the head of the NSA.
2. Political Objectives: The emails suggest that the goal of Clapper and his team was to create a narrative blaming Trump's election victory on Russian interference. This narrative aimed to sabotage diplomacy with Russia at the Trump-Putin summit in Helsinki.
3. Mueller's Indictments: Just days before the 2018 summit, Special Counsel Robert Mueller indicted 12 Russian nationals for hacking, despite knowing these individuals would never face trial. This move was viewed as an attempt to create distractions and chaos.
4. Trump's Skepticism: During the Helsinki summit, Trump questioned the narratives surrounding the DNC hack, pointing out that the FBI had not examined the DNC server, which clouded the evidence. His skepticism was met with backlash, being labeled a traitor by critics.
5. Clapper's Determination: Clapper’s emails indicate he dismissed Rogers's doubts and insisted on sticking to the narrative that Russia hacked the DNC, rushing to include it in a report directed by President Obama.
6. Lack of Evidence: Earlier reports indicated that the FBI and NSA did not have enough evidence to confirm the DNC hack, as they could not corroborate the claims with technical details.
7. CrowdStrike's Role: The DNC did not call the FBI initially but instead hired CrowdStrike, a private cybersecurity firm, to investigate the hack. CrowdStrike's claims about Russian involvement were prominent in media reports, but later testimonies revealed they lacked direct evidence of a hack.
8. Undermining Relations: The continued focus on the narrative has damaged U. S.-Russia relations, and the recent revelations may help shift discussions away from past allegations.
The emails released by Gabbard seem to vindicate Trump’s skepticism about the Russia hacking narrative during his presidency. With the upcoming summit, these developments allow Trump to focus on negotiations rather than addressing past accusations. It is suggested that the ongoing Mueller indictment against the 12 Russians could be dismissed to facilitate a fresh start in U. S.-Russia relations.
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