In this episode of All-In, Tulsi Gabbard discusses her investigation into the intelligence community's handling of Trump-Russia collusion allegations. She shares findings about how intelligence agencies reportedly manipulated information during and after the 2016 election, drawing parallels to similar practices during the Iraq War. She also details her work at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to address these issues and declassify relevant documents.
The conversation covers Gabbard's transition from the Democratic Party to supporting Trump, which she attributes to shifts in party values. The discussion extends to foreign policy matters, including military strategy regarding Iran and the designation of drug cartels as terrorist organizations, with Gabbard offering perspectives informed by her military background on border security and fentanyl trafficking prevention.
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Tulsi Gabbard and other sources reveal concerning details about the intelligence community's handling of the Trump-Russia collusion investigation. According to their accounts, the January 2017 intelligence report contradicted earlier assessments that found no Russian interference in the election outcome. The controversial Steele dossier, despite credibility concerns, became central to the Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA).
Gabbard suggests that FBI leadership manipulated intelligence to falsely claim Trump-Russia collusion, despite staff findings showing no evidence. She points to a December 8 President's Daily Brief that supported earlier assessments of no Russian interference, which was subsequently pulled and never published.
James Clapper admitted to a historical precedent of intelligence manipulation, citing the Iraq War where officials were pressured to create false narratives about weapons of mass destruction. According to Gabbard, similar manipulation occurred after Trump's 2016 victory, with President Obama allegedly ordering a politicized intelligence assessment to paint Trump as a Russian asset.
Gabbard reveals that in 2017, James Clapper pressured NSA head Mike Rogers to endorse not fully vetted intelligence to support the Russiagate narrative, demonstrating an attempt to undermine Trump's presidency.
In her reform efforts at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Gabbard focused on streamlining operations and establishing accountability. She uncovered and declassified documents showing how intelligence was manipulated to undermine Trump's administration, including evidence of FBI surveillance of Trump campaign associates through FISA court warrants.
Gabbard explains her transition from the Democratic Party, which she joined at age 21, to supporting Trump. She cites the Democratic Party's dramatic shift away from its traditional values as her primary reason for the change. Her support for Trump aligned with their shared goals of protecting U.S. sovereignty and democracy from foreign interference.
Drawing from her military experience in Iraq, Gabbard advocated for precise military objectives regarding Iran, supporting Trump's leadership approach. She also backed the designation of drug cartels as terrorist organizations, highlighting their advanced tactics and weaponry threatening border communities. Gabbard notes success in reducing [restricted term] trafficking through improved border security and addressing precursor chemicals from China.
1-Page Summary
Tulsi Gabbard and other sources have raised serious allegations concerning the handling of intelligence related to the Trump campaign and potential Russian collusion.
The intelligence community's handling of the Russia investigation during the 2016 election has come under scrutiny for reportedly crafting a false narrative.
An intelligence report on Russian election interference in January 2017 has been criticized for being a total reversal of earlier intelligence community assessments that stated that Russia did not impact the outcome of the US election. This assessment was called politicized, as it contradicted the stance prior to President Trump's electoral win, where it was assessed that Putin had neither the intent nor the capability to hack the election outcome. Post-election, intelligence reports to Congress affirmed that there was no evidence of Russian interference affecting the election results.
The most confidential pieces of intelligence, which influenced the January 2017 assessment, were kept from Congress due to concerns about their credibility. Specifically, the Steele dossier, central to the January 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA), was criticized as a politically fabricated document. Senior CIA officials reportedly objected to the inclusion of the Steele dossier and other sources that were deemed not credible by then CIA director John Brennan.
Tulsi Gabbard suggests that the intelligence was manipulated, and hints at the FBI using known false information—a reference to concerns over the credibility of the Steele dossier.
It is implied that leadership within the FBI and other intelligence agencies might have manipulated intelligence to falsely claim there was collusion between Trump's campaign and Russia, despite their own staff findings presenting no evidence to support it. This manipulation has raised allegations that there was a politicized effort to undermine President Trump.
The precedence of the December 8 President’s Daily Brief, meant for President Obama, corroborated earlier assessments of no Russian interference in the election outcome. This briefing was pulled ...
Russiagate: Trump Campaign and Russia Collusion Allegations
Recent revelations and historical contexts suggest that the intelligence community has a history of politicization that may have continued into actions allegedly aimed at undermining President Donald Trump.
James Clapper admitted that, during the Iraq War, intelligence community members were pressured by then-Vice President Dick Cheney to create a narrative to justify going to war. The intelligence falsely alleged weapons of mass destruction and ties between Saddam Hussein and Al-Qaeda. This politicization of intelligence led to the devastating consequences of the Iraq War.
The Iraq War serves as a stark example of the dangerous consequences of politicized intelligence, which led to a war based on false premises.
Tulsi Gabbard adds that after Donald Trump's unexpected win in 2016, there were efforts by Democrat leaders to undermine his presidency. They believed they were protecting America from him. President Obama reportedly ordered a politicized intelligence assessment that created a false narrative of Trump as a Russian asset.
Gabbard reveals that in 2017, behind-the-scenes exchanges between James Clapper, Obama's Director of National Intelligence, and Mike Rogers, then head of the NSA, show Clapper pressuring Rogers to endorse a not fully vetted intelligence document. This aimed to support the Russiagate narrative and undermine Trump's presidency, subverting the democratic process and the will of the voter ...
Intelligence Community's Manipulation of Information to Undermine Trump
Tulsi Gabbard has undertaken reforms within the intelligence community, particularly focused on the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), to remove politicization and refocus on the mission.
Gabbard has made significant changes within the ODNI, trimming down personnel to ensure that the right people are in the proper positions and focused on the mission. Her reforms are motivated by the need to do what is right and establish a culture of leadership centered on responsibility to the American people and adherence to the Constitution.
Gabbard emphasizes accountability within the intelligence community, holding individuals responsible if they fail to fulfill their duties. She underscores the necessity of cultivating integrity and a commitment to constitutional principles within intelligence practices.
Gabbard uncovered, declassified, and released documents that indicated intelligence was manipulated and politicized in an attempt to undermine President Trump's administration and affect the outcome of the 2016 election. The revealed documentation, like the Durham Annex, included information such as the FBI obtaining warrants through the FISA court to surveil Americans associated with Tru ...
Gabbard's Work on Intelligence Politicization
Tulsi Gabbard's political journey has seen her transition from a Democratic representative to a supporter of President Trump, marking a significant shift in her political alignment.
Gabbard joined the Democratic Party at age 21 in Hawaii because it championed values such as fighting for working people, protecting the environment, and upholding free speech. She notes, however, that the Democratic Party has drastically changed and is unrecognizable from what it was during the times of JFK and Martin Luther King.
Tulsi Gabbard traveled across the country for President Trump's campaign, encountering unity and a positive atmosphere, even in traditionally Democratic districts. This unity was demonstrated as people from various political affiliations, including Democrats, showed their support for her and the campaign.
Gabbard has taken actions that align with Trump's stated objectives, such as upholding U.S. sovereignty and protecting democracy from foreign interference. For example, she declassified and released documents related to the Russiagate hoax. She stresses the importance of American accountability and the need to choose leaders who uphold the integrity of the republic and the Constitution. Gabbard warns against abuses that ca ...
Tulsi Gabbard's Shift From Democrat to Trump Supporter
Tulsi Gabbard, with her military experience serving in Iraq, has shaped her strategies on foreign policy, especially concerning Iran and the threat of drug cartels.
Tulsi Gabbard's firsthand experience with the costs of war during her service in a medical unit in Iraq led her to pursue Congress to be at the forefront of critical war and foreign policy decisions. She underscored the necessity of having well-defined objectives and well-planned exit strategies for military actions to reflect America's best interests.
Gabbard admired President Trump's leadership style and his approach to Iran. She was unyielding in her stance that Iran should not have the capability to develop nuclear weapons and advocated for a precise strike targeting Iran's nuclear potential, military infrastructure, and economic stability, stressing a clear objective that wouldn't exacerbate the conflict.
Gabbard also highlighted the importance of learning from historical regime changes, showing the complexities of international interventions and their long-term repercussions.
During her time in administration, Gabbard supported the move to designate cartels as terrorist organizations, mindful of the advanced tactics and weaponry that threaten American communities, especially those near the border.
Gabbard brought attention to the violence and crime inflicted by cartels, such as MS-13, on U.S. streets. She referred to cartels employing advanced tactics, including the use of IEDs, which was highlighted by an incident on a Texas ranch that resulted in the death of ranch hands. Cartels' use of sophisticated arsenal and intelligence strategies, from surveillance to countermeasures, poses significant challenges.
Foreign Policy: Iran Strike and Drug Cartels Threat
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