Tulsi Gabbard refers Obama officials for politicizing intelligence on Russia's election impact

In the United States, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard made significant revelations regarding the Obama administration's handling of intelligence related to Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election. The intelligence community had assessed prior to the election that Russia was likely not attempting to influence the results through cyber means. However, it was revealed that officials created a politicized intelligence assessment to support the narrative of collusion, which undermined the legitimate election outcome. Gabbard declassified over a hundred documents showing the intent behind these actions, implicating senior Obama administration officials. She announced her intention to refer these officials to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution, stating that accountability is essential for maintaining American trust in democratic institutions. Gabbard claimed the narrative surrounding Russia's interference was intended to subvert the will of the American people and was part of a larger scheme aimed at delegitimizing Donald Trump’s presidency after he won against Hillary Clinton. This assertion came in light of new evidence suggesting that the intelligence assessment was based on manufactured information, including the notorious Steele dossier, which was widely regarded as lacking credibility. The political implications of these actions have been profound, leading to years of investigations and political fallout, thereby cementing a narrative of distrust towards the intelligence community and the government's integrity in electoral processes.