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Feb 27, 2026

DNI Gabbard Blows Open ‘Russiagate’ Hoax Implicating Obama-Era Officials

DNI Gabbard Blows Open ‘Russiagate’ Hoax Implicating Obama-Era Officials



WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move that has sent shockwaves through the intelligence community, Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard released a declassified memo on Friday that appears to dismantle the long-standing "Russiagate" narrative. The document provides the clearest evidence to date that high-ranking officials in the Obama administration were informed that Russia played no significant role in Donald Trump’s 2016 victory, even as they launched the "Crossfire Hurricane" investigation.

The "Smoking Gun" Memo

The 2016 memo, addressed directly to then-President Barack Obama, stated explicitly: “Russian and criminal actors did not impact recent US election results by conducting malicious cyber activities against election infrastructure.” While the intelligence community noted failed targeting attempts, the memo confirmed that voting systems remained untouched and election outcomes were never altered.

DNI Gabbard’s disclosure serves as a major vindication for President Trump, who has consistently characterized the Russia collusion investigation as a partisan hoax. Senior officials now suggest that the Obama administration and the Clinton campaign "schemed the operation," using the CIA and FBI to run an internal influence campaign more consequential than any foreign interference.

Criminal Referrals and Retribution

The pressure is now mounting on the architects of the probe. CIA Director John Ratcliffe has indicated that career intelligence officials are preparing evidence for a potential criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey.

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