Gabbard and White House 'lying' about intel on Russian interference in 2016, ex-CIA official says
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The former senior CIA officer who helped oversee the 2017 intelligence assessment on Russia’s interference in the 2016 election says Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and the White House are “lying” when they claim that it was an attempt to sabotage President Donald Trump. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
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Main Idea: A former CIA officer says Tulsi Gabbard and the White House are falsely claiming the 2017 Russia election report was a political plot against Donald Trump.
Key Points:
- Susan Miller, who helped lead the CIA review, says the intelligence showed Russia tried to help Trump win in 2016.
- She says the report found no evidence of a secret deal between Trump’s campaign and the Kremlin.
- Gabbard and White House officials say the report was based on false or “manufactured” information, but Miller rejects that claim.
- The CIA assessment also said the Russian effort was meant to weaken Hillary Clinton and influence the election, while a later review said some steps were rushed but did not change the report’s conclusions.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The dispute can deepen voter distrust in intelligence agencies and elections, making it harder for people to agree on basic facts.
Positive Impact
Public scrutiny of CIA and White House claims may improve accountability if officials correct false statements and explain evidence clearly.
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