Origins of Russiagate

The origins of the Russiagate narrative can be traced back to actions taken by certain political figures and intelligence officials in late 2015. John Brennan, head of the CIA at the time, was instrumental in setting the stage for the investigation by seeking to gather compromising information on Donald Trump. Key players from the Clinton campaign, anticipating Trump's rise, actively worked to promote him in the primaries, believing he would be the easiest candidate to defeat in the general election. This calculated move was part of a broader strategy that would later involve framing Trump as being in collusion with Russia, showcasing the lengths to which political entities were willing to go to undermine their opposition.