Tulsi Gabbard Uncovers Obama-Era Intel Scandal: The Truth Behind the Russia Collusion Hoax Update

The implications are profound: if Gabbard’s allegations hold weight, it may constitute the most politically weaponized use of intelligence in modern U.S. history.-Rafael Benavente

Tulsi Gabbard Uncovers Obama-Era Intel Scandal: The Truth Behind the Russia Collusion Hoax Update


Tulsi Gabbard Exposes the Russia Collusion Hoax: New Revelations Point to Obama-Era Conspiracy

By Rafael Benavente

In a stunning development shaking the foundation of American political trust, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has uncovered documents that reignite the debate over the now-infamous “Russian collusion” narrative. Gabbard’s findings point to a coordinated effort among U.S. intelligence officials—and potentially even former President Barack Obama—to manufacture a false narrative tying Donald Trump to Russian interference during the 2016 election.

The implications are profound: if Gabbard’s allegations hold weight, it may constitute the most politically weaponized use of intelligence in modern U.S. history.


What Was the Russian Collusion Hoax?

The term "Russian collusion" dominated headlines from 2016 to 2019. It referred to allegations that Donald Trump and his campaign team had collaborated with the Russian government to influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election against Hillary Clinton.

Despite years of speculation, Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s 22-month investigation—which cost over $40 million—found no direct evidence that Trump had colluded with Russia. Still, the damage to Trump’s presidency was already done, with early years mired in controversy, resignations, and suspicion.


The Dutch Intel and the Hillary Clinton Connection

According to Gabbard’s revelations, the Dutch intelligence services had tapped Russian sources and confirmed there was no collusion between Trump and the Kremlin. Even more shocking, these sources allegedly showed that Hillary Clinton’s campaign had funded efforts to create a false connection.

These efforts included:

  • Payments via the DNC and law firm Perkins Coie
  • Contracting Fusion GPS, which in turn paid former British spy Christopher Steele
  • Creating the discredited Steele Dossier, which became the basis for surveillance warrants and media leaks

All of this, Gabbard suggests, was known by U.S. intelligence agencies at the time, yet deliberately ignored or suppressed.


Barack Obama’s Alleged Role

Perhaps the most damning part of the revelation is Gabbard’s claim that daily and weekly intelligence briefings to President Obama in 2016 and early 2017 included reports dismissing the collusion theory—yet Obama allegedly chose to ignore them.

Instead, as conservative historian Victor Davis Hanson summarizes, the Obama administration seemed to adopt a policy of “find me the crime, and I’ll give you the criminal.” Gabbard alleges that Obama pressured intelligence leaders to produce a narrative that Trump had collaborated with Russia, despite having no supporting evidence.

This accusation—if true—presents a direct challenge to the democratic principle of peaceful political transition. It suggests the outgoing administration sought to sabotage the legitimacy of its successor using fabricated intelligence.


The Role of Brennan, Clapper, and Comey

Among the key figures named are:

  • John Brennan – then-CIA Director
  • James Clapper – then-Director of National Intelligence
  • James Comey – then-FBI Director

Gabbard’s documents indicate these leaders may have been aware their own analysts found no credible evidence of Russian collusion. Yet they allegedly crafted a post-election report that reversed those internal findings, suggesting that Trump had in fact coordinated with Moscow.

This report was used to justify the appointment of Special Counsel Mueller and set off a media firestorm that crippled the Trump presidency for two years.


Michael Flynn, Jeff Sessions, and the Fallout

What followed was a political bloodbath:

  • Michael Flynn lost his position as National Security Advisor
  • Jeff Sessions, as Attorney General, recused himself, opening the door for Mueller’s appointment
  • Trump’s presidency was tainted from the start with accusations of being a “Russian asset”

According to Hanson, the entire ordeal stemmed from a consciously engineered deception, not a misunderstanding or bad intelligence.


Tulsi Gabbard’s Warning: A Weaponized Intelligence Community

Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman and 2024 independent candidate, has long criticized the misuse of U.S. intelligence and military resources. Her current role as DNI puts her at the helm of the very agencies accused of deception—and she appears determined to clean house.

Her warning is stark: if this kind of manipulation can happen once, it can happen again. The politicization of intelligence undermines democracy and invites authoritarian behavior under the guise of national security.


The Bigger Question: What Now?

If Gabbard’s claims are substantiated through oversight investigations, we may be looking at:

  • Criminal referrals for former intelligence officials
  • A formal apology to President Trump and affected staff
  • A re-evaluation of how intelligence is shared with sitting presidents
  • Long-overdue reforms in FISA surveillance and political oversight

This isn’t just about Trump, Clinton, or Obama. It’s about whether truth matters in the corridors of power—and whether the intelligence community serves the people or the politics of the moment.


Conclusion: Echoes of Watergate?

Victor Davis Hanson compares the alleged scheme to Watergate—but potentially worse. Instead of a few men breaking into a building, this would involve a sitting president weaponizing the intelligence community to discredit his successor.

As Gabbard continues to release findings and push for accountability, the country may be forced to confront uncomfortable truths about the fragility of our institutions—and the ease with which narratives can be manipulated to serve political ends.

By Rafael Benavente