Newly declassified documents released by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard allege the Obama administration deliberately manipulated post‑election intelligence on Russian interference in 2016. Gabbard described the actions as a “treasonous conspiracy” and sent the evidence to the Department of Justice, urging full investigations and prosecutions. The revelations reignited conservative outrage over the origins of the Russia collusion narrative.
House Speaker Mike Johnson responded by saying the new evidence “confirms what we’ve long known” about political abuses during the Obama years. Journalist Julie Kelly emphasized the contrast with how the Biden DOJ aggressively pursued January 6 defendants and former President Trump, demanding the same standard for what she called “Russiagate perps.” Conservative commentator Nick Sortor went further, calling for “arrests and perp walks” for those involved in crafting what is now alleged to be a politically driven intelligence operation.
Daily Wire host Matt Walsh underscored the seriousness of Gabbard’s disclosure, stating, “You cannot allege a treasonous conspiracy and then do nothing about it. Go arrest these people and bring them to justice.” Many conservatives see the disclosures as confirmation that the Russia investigation was weaponized to target President Trump and destabilize his administration.
The documents reportedly show internal communications among Obama-era intelligence officials shaping a narrative of collusion despite conflicting assessments. Gabbard has stated her goal is transparency and to prevent future misuse of national security agencies for political ends.
Critics argue that without prosecutions, the revelations will only further erode public trust in federal institutions. Supporters of Gabbard’s move say it brings long‑awaited accountability and confirms years of conservative claims about the origins of the Russia hoax. The Department of Justice has not yet announced whether it will pursue criminal charges.
