Newly released documents from the government’s “Crossfire Hurricane” investigation into the 2016 U.S. presidential election, declassified by Director of Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, have shed fresh light on the actions and assessments of top Obama-era officials. According to these documents, U.S. intelligence agencies concluded that Russia did not play a significant role in Donald Trump’s victory over Hillary Clinton, raising questions about the basis of the investigation into alleged Trump-Russia collusion.
“DEVELOPING: I’m told there are texts/emails indicating Hillary Clinton campaign aides directly coordinated with the Obama White House, NSC, State Department, and Intelligence Community officials in efforts to dig up dirt tying Donald Trump to Vladimir Putin in July 2016 …developing…” Sperry tweeted.
The documents released by Gabbard provide the clearest evidence yet that officials within the Obama administration harbored serious doubts about the extent of Russian interference, even as the investigation continued. Analysts suggest this new information could prompt renewed scrutiny of the origins and conduct of the “Crossfire Hurricane” investigation and the actions of political and intelligence figures during that period.
