Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has accused former President Barack Obama and his administration of orchestrating a “treasonous conspiracy” to undermine Donald Trump’s 2016 election victory. On July 18, 2025, Gabbard released a 114-page declassified report, alleging that Obama and top officials, including James Clapper, John Brennan, and James Comey, manufactured intelligence to falsely claim Russian interference in the election, aiming to delegitimize Trump’s presidency. She has called for their prosecution, asserting that the documents reveal a deliberate effort to subvert the will of the American people. Trump himself shared an AI-generated video depicting Obama’s arrest on Truth Social.
Explosive Declassified Evidence
Gabbard’s report includes emails and assessments showing that, before the 2016 election, the intelligence community concluded Russia was “probably not” trying to influence the outcome through cyberattacks. After Trump’s victory, however, Obama allegedly directed a new assessment, resulting in a January 2017 report that claimed Russian interference, contradicting earlier findings. Gabbard argues this shift relied on discredited sources like the Steele Dossier, leading to the Mueller investigation, two impeachments, and heightened U.S.-Russia tensions. She insists this was a calculated move to destabilize Trump’s presidency, warranting criminal referrals to the Department of Justice.
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Obama’s Coup
According to Gabbard, Obama and his national security team, including Susan Rice and John Kerry, met on December 9, 2016, to launch what she calls a “years-long coup” against Trump. The declassified documents reveal discussions among these officials, with leaks to outlets like The Washington Post falsely claiming Russian cyberattacks influenced the election. Gabbard contends this was a deliberate abuse of power, undermining the democratic process and Trump’s mandate. She has vowed to ensure accountability, stating that “no one, no matter how powerful,” should escape justice for such actions.
Trump’s Support Amplified
President Trump has strongly endorsed Gabbard’s findings, reposting her Fox News interview and congratulating her on Truth Social. The documents, though heavily redacted, are said to expose a coordinated effort by Obama-era officials to craft a false narrative, which Trump has long called a “witch hunt.”
