Tangle Tulsi Gabbard reignites "Russiagate."
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Jul 23, 2025 Tulsi Gabbard has stirred controversy by releasing documents claiming the Obama administration orchestrated a conspiracy to undermine Trump’s 2016 election win. The podcast delves into the polarized political reactions to these allegations, with strong support from Trump and firm denials from Obama. It examines the ongoing debate about Russia's role in the election and how narratives around foreign interference continue to shape American politics. Additionally, the discussion touches on a surprising conservation success story involving the Shark Bay Bandicoot.
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Intelligence Evolved Post-Election
- The leaked DNI documents show initial intelligence did not find intent or capability by Russia to hack U.S. election infrastructure.
- A later broader January 2017 report was ordered by Obama to analyze Russian influence methods beyond hacking.
Polarized Reactions to Gabbard's Report
- Republicans view the report as proof of conspiracy to frame Trump, while Democrats dismiss it as misleading.
- Bipartisan evidence confirms Russian efforts to influence favoring Trump but no vote tampering occurred.
Confirmed Russian Interference Details
- Investigations repeatedly confirmed Russia interfered in 2016 primarily by leaking DNC emails and spreading divisive content.
- No prosecutions or evidence emerged proving collusion between Trump campaign and Russia.
