

Out of the shadows: MI6 Russia expert Christopher Steele on Trump and the new world order
Nov 29, 2024
Former MI6 officer Christopher Steele, renowned for his investigation into Trump's ties with Russia, shares insights from his book, Unredacted. He delves into Ukraine's pivotal role in U.S.-Russia tensions and the intricacies behind the Trump-Russia dossier's creation. Steele discusses Russian interference in the 2016 elections and its profound effects on U.S. politics, emphasizing the growing bipartisan divide. The conversation also touches on the implications of foreign influence and the fragility of American democracy in the current political landscape.
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The Steele Dossier
- Christopher Steele's Trump-Russia dossier, commissioned by Fusion GPS and later the Clinton campaign, investigated Trump's links to Russia.
- The dossier, leaked in early 2017, alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election to support Trump and damage Clinton.
Dossier's Impact and Attacks
- The dossier's central claim of Trump's persistent connection to Putin's Russia is now widely accepted.
- Steele faced attacks and lawsuits aimed at discrediting his work as disinformation, but his core findings remain relevant.
Senate Investigation
- A Republican-led Senate Intelligence Committee investigation, ironically initiated by Marco Rubio, ultimately validated key aspects of Steele's work.
- The investigation confirmed Russian interference aimed at benefiting Trump and harming Clinton.