Tulsi Gabbard on Russiagate Hoax Evidence and How She's Reforming Politicized Intelligence Agencies
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Duration: 41 min
Guests: Tulsi Gabbard
Summary
Tulsi Gabbard, as Director of National Intelligence, has released files indicating the manipulation of intelligence related to the Russiagate allegations, suggesting that narratives were altered to imply collusion between Donald Trump and Russia. She emphasizes the dangers of politicized...
What Happened
Tulsi Gabbard, as the Director of National Intelligence, has released files exposing the manipulation of intelligence related to the Russiagate hoax. These documents reveal how intelligence narratives were skewed during the 2016 election to suggest collusion between Donald Trump and Russia, an idea allegedly seeded by Hillary Clinton.
The FBI, led by James Comey at the time, reportedly used illegal warrants obtained through the FISA court to surveil Americans, including Trump campaign associate Carter Page. Initial intelligence assessments indicated Russia lacked both intent and capability to alter the U.S. election outcomes, but these assessments were revised to suggest Russian interference.
A President's Daily Brief from December 8, 2016, which stated there was no Russian interference, was retracted before it could reach President Obama. Under Obama's administration, intelligence leaders were directed to produce an assessment on the extent of Russian meddling, which contradicted earlier intelligence by claiming Russian efforts helped Trump win the presidency.
Gabbard highlighted the danger of politicized intelligence, drawing parallels to the manipulation of intelligence prior to the Iraq War. She referenced James Clapper's book, "Facts and Fears," where Clapper admits to crafting intelligence to support the narrative for the Iraq War.
Gabbard, once a Democrat, now supports Trump due to perceived shifts in Democratic Party values. She has implemented changes within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to enhance mission focus and accountability.
In foreign policy, Gabbard stresses the importance of defining clear objectives, achievability, and exit strategies, particularly in military operations. She cited Operation Midnight Hammer as a successful example of a military operation with a clear objective and exit strategy.
President Trump, recognizing the threats posed by cartels, has designated them as terrorist organizations, enabling broader authority to combat their influence. The National Counterterrorism Center has expanded its focus to include counternarcotics and counter-cartel efforts.
Despite the decrease in fentanyl crossing U.S. borders due to Trump's efforts on precursor chemicals and border security, there is no classified intelligence confirming China's strategic involvement in the fentanyl supply chain to destabilize the United States.
Key Insights
- The released Russiagate files show how intelligence was manipulated to create a false narrative of collusion between Trump and Russia during the 2016 election, allegedly initiated by Hillary Clinton.
- The FBI, under James Comey, secured illegal warrants through the FISA court to surveil Americans, including Carter Page, during the 2016 election cycle.
- Tulsi Gabbard, now supporting Trump, implemented changes in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to refocus on mission and accountability, citing shifts in Democratic Party values as a reason for her political transition.
- President Trump's designation of cartels as terrorist organizations allows the U.S. to utilize different legal authorities to address their threat, contributing to decreased fentanyl trafficking across the U.S. borders.
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