Summary
Tulsi Gabbard released a declassified report claiming a "treasonous conspiracy" that, she says, aimed to undermine the 2016 election results. The report, created by Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee, disputes intelligence findings that Russia helped Donald Trump in that election. Democrats argue this is an attempt to shift focus from controversies like those involving Jeffrey Epstein.
Key Facts
- Tulsi Gabbard declassified a report she claims shows a "treasonous conspiracy" during the 2016 election.
- The report challenges CIA and other intelligence agencies' claims that Russia aided Trump.
- Democrats criticized the move as an attempt to divert attention from Jeffrey Epstein-related controversies.
- The document was prepared by Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee in September 2020.
- Gabbard threatens to refer Obama officials to the justice department without specific details.
- The report claims intelligence standards were not followed and used unclear evidence.
- Kash Patel, now the FBI director under Trump, contributed to the report.
- Former President Obama and his spokesperson dismissed the allegations as distractions.
