Gabbard’s Claims on Obama’s Actions During 2016 Election

During an appearance on “Hannity,” National Intelligence Director Tarshi Gabbard asserted that former President Barack Obama aimed to “overturn the will of the American people” in the 2016 election, particularly concerning allegations of Russian interference.

Gabbard declassified documents related to the Obama administration’s investigation of Russian meddling, citing what she described as “overwhelming evidence” of a longstanding inquiry into supposed Trump-Russia collusion, which intensified after Donald Trump’s victory over Hillary Clinton.

She emphasized that this issue transcends partisan lines, stating it’s crucial for all Americans as it touches on the “integrity and strength of our Democratic Republic.”

Interestingly, officials from Obama’s administration previously acknowledged there was no “empirical evidence” supporting claims of a Trump-Russia conspiracy.

Referring to the declassified documents, Gabbard elaborated, “These over 100 documents detail how some of the nation’s most influential figures operate.” She suggested that Obama’s team essentially rejected the outcomes of the 2016 election, using “politicized intelligence” to stage a ” coup against President Trump.”

Gabbard expressed concern about the repercussions of the Russian investigation, noting that the Mueller inquiry cost taxpayers almost $40 million and led to various controversies involving Trump’s associates, including arrests.

After making these allegations, Gabbard stated she would submit the declassified documents to the Department of Justice for additional scrutiny, underlining that accountability is essential for maintaining public trust in the Republic.

She highlighted the issues surrounding the Steele dossier, explaining that Obama and intelligence agencies had raised concerns about its reliability, indicating that it should never have been utilized in their evaluations.

Gabbard remarked, “In the months leading up to the election, despite warnings of unreliability, Steele’s documents were still used.” The accountability of government actions remains a pressing matter, according to Gabbard, who believes revealing the truth is necessary for restoring trust.