Declassified Documents Suggest Obama Involved in Russia Collusion Hoax

Recent declassified materials indicate that former President Barack Obama played a role in orchestrating the narrative that President Donald Trump colluded with Russia to influence the 2016 election. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard asserts these documents reveal Obama was complicit in the falsehood.

The background is well-known: in July 2016, then-CIA Director John Brennan briefed Obama on Hillary Clinton’s campaign efforts to portray Trump as collaborating with Vladimir Putin. Despite possessing this intelligence, Obama did not inform the Trump transition team and instead ordered agencies to prepare a report on Russia’s interference, which was assembled swiftly—raising questions about its thoroughness and impartiality.

The report controversially included the Steele dossier—a Democrat-funded opposition research document—as an annex, but omitted insights from top CIA officials who believed there was no concrete evidence linking Putin’s actions to helping Trump. Many career officials expressed skepticism about allegations of significant Russian interference.

The administration’s mishandling of the investigation, along with questionable omissions, suggests Obama and his team manipulated intelligence to serve political ends. Notably, in her final hours, National Security Advisor Susan Rice sent an email insinuating that efforts were underway “by the book,” a claim contradicted by widespread evidence of political interference.

The hysteria surrounding Russia’s supposed influence paralyzed the incoming presidency and skewed public perception, with over 60% of Democrats believing in voter tally manipulation, despite no conclusive evidence found by investigations, including Robert Mueller’s inquiry. Attempts by officials like Attorney General Pam Bondi to scrutinize the declassified findings are ongoing.

Some, including Gabbard and Trump, have accused Obama of treason. However, legal constraints, such as the statute of limitations and presidential immunity, make significant prosecutions unlikely for now. Nonetheless, these revelations underscore the importance of thoroughly uncovering the truth and documenting it accurately for future history.