Unraveling Russiagate: The Intelligence Community's Role

This chapter explores the allegations of misconduct by the U.S. intelligence community and FBI regarding their interference in the 2016 and 2020 elections aimed at Donald Trump. It critiques the narratives of collusion with Russia and examines the repercussions of promoting baseless conspiracy theories, particularly with the Steele dossier. The chapter highlights the findings of the Mueller investigation, which debunked the collusion claims, and reflects on the broader implications for journalism and political discourse.