Gabbard Accuses Obama of ‘Treasonous Conspiracy’ over 2016 Election/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard declassified over 100 documents and accused former President Obama and his team of manufacturing the Russia narrative to undermine Trump’s 2016 win. She described the effort as a “treasonous conspiracy” aimed at subverting the will of the American people and announced she’s forwarding evidence to the DOJ. The move reignites the Russia collusion debate and fuels partisan outrage.
Gabbard Russia Narrative Subversion Claim: Quick Looks
- DNI Gabbard alleges Obama orchestrated mass deception on Russia
- Over 100 declassified documents reveal narrative shift post-2016 defeat
- Calls described as “treasonous conspiracy” against U.S. democracy
- Obama aide James Clapper, Brennan, Comey, Rice singled out
- Evidence shows intelligence community initially found no vote meddling
- Gabbard refers documents to DOJ, calls for prosecutions
- Critics argue move reignites Russia collusion debate
- Sen. Warner slams her as unfit at Aspen Security Forum
- Partisan reactions divide along party lines
- DOJ response pending; Gabbard deems accountability “critical”
Deep Look: Gabbard Claims Obama Sought to “Subvert” Will With Russia Collusion Narrative
WASHINGTON — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has released more than 100 declassified documents alleging that former President Barack Obama and top national security officials, including James Comey, John Brennan, James Clapper, and Susan Rice, orchestrated a politically motivated intelligence effort aimed at undermining the 2016 presidential election results, which saw Donald Trump defeat Hillary Clinton.
Gabbard appeared on FOX’s Hannity, calling the action a “manufactured, politicized piece of intelligence” designed to “subvert the American people’s will” and launch a years-long coup against President Trump. She said the groundwork for the Trump–Russia probe was deliberately laid in the Obama era.
She decried the fallout from the Russia narrative — including the costly Mueller investigation, congressional impeachments, and diplomatic tension with Russia — stating these actions significantly “weakened U.S. democracy”.
Declassified Evidence Challenges Intelligence Estimates
Documents released by Gabbard reportedly include:
- A September 2016 Intelligence Community Assessment stating no credible Russia cyber interference aimed at affecting the vote;
- A December 2016 conclusion from DNI Jim Clapper reaffirming no interference;
- A January 7, 2017 ICA that contradicted earlier assessments — a shift blamed on pressure to include the Steele dossier and narrative of Kremlin-driven meddling
A whistleblower reportedly said they were directed to adopt a narrative unsupported by evidence
Gabbard Refers Docs to DOJ, Demands Accountability
Gabbard said she’s forwarding all declassified records to the Department of Justice for “further investigation” and called for criminal accountability:
“Accountability and action … is critical to ensure … the future of our democratic republic,”
she told Hannity
She labeled the actions a “treasonous conspiracy” and reiterated that no one is above the law
Backlash and Political Fallout
Democrats have strongly criticized Gabbard’s claims, calling them partisan and unfounded. Sen. Mark Warner, vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, condemned her at the Aspen Security Forum, accusing her of damaging U.S. intelligence relationships and credibility
Supporters of Trump’s base have welcomed the revelations, though some question whether the allegations will lead to tangible legal action
Meanwhile, a bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee report previously affirmed that Russia did interfere in 2016 — though it did not directly link Trump’s campaign to collusion
What Happens Next
The DOJ’s response is still awaited. Gabbard’s move reignites the broader Russia-collusion controversy, reviving questions about the conduct of intelligence officials and the politicization of national security assessments.
With a potential wave of legal and political challenges ahead, Gabbard’s disclosures promise to reshape future intelligence oversight debates — and test whether accountability can be secured through legal mechanisms or will get lost in partisan gridlock.
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