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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard made headlines Sunday when she announced that whistleblowers from within the intelligence community are coming forward following the release of newly declassified documents. These documents allege a coordinated, years-long effort by the Obama administration to undermine President Donald Trump after his 2016 election victory. Gabbard described this as a “deep state” coup designed to reverse the will of the American people.
Speaking on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures, Gabbard said the whistleblowers have been inspired to step forward only after the recent release of these records, which expose the inner workings of what she calls a treasonous conspiracy. “We have whistleblowers coming out now,” she explained, “people who were inside the intelligence community, disgusted by what happened, who want to see justice delivered.”
The documents reportedly detail an effort to weaponize intelligence agencies to target the Trump campaign and administration, fueling investigations into alleged collusion with Russia. Gabbard described the scheme as far-reaching and systematic, going well beyond a few bad actors. “This is not limited to one or two people. This is a broad, organized effort by individuals intent on subverting democracy itself,” she said.
Gabbard emphasized that her office is actively working with the Department of Justice and intends to push for indictments against all those involved. “No one is above the law,” she said, “and those who conspired to overthrow a duly elected president must be held accountable, no matter how powerful.”
These revelations come amid long-standing controversy over the FBI’s investigations into the Trump campaign. In 2020, former FBI attorney Kevin Clinesmith pleaded guilty to falsifying an email used to justify surveillance on Trump adviser Carter Page. Despite this, many remain unsatisfied with the conclusions of Special Counsel John Durham’s probe, which cleared Trump’s campaign of collusion but did not fully exonerate him on obstruction.
Gabbard questioned the effectiveness of previous investigations, saying, “I don’t understand why those tasked with uncovering the truth weren’t able to connect the dots and present the full story to the American public.” She hinted that her team’s ongoing work is uncovering far more than was previously revealed.
The Steele Dossier, a collection of largely unverified allegations against Trump, has been a central focus in this saga. Gabbard noted that FBI insiders testified the bureau tried to pay Christopher Steele $1 million to corroborate his claims — an offer Steele never fulfilled. Still, the dossier was used as a basis for surveillance warrants, raising questions about the integrity of those investigations.
Gabbard’s comments highlight the ongoing battle over the narrative surrounding the 2016 election and its aftermath. She framed the issue as a fight against a shadowy deep state intent on protecting its own power at the expense of American democracy. “These people sought to put themselves above the will of the people,” she said.
The Department of Justice has yet to issue a formal response to Gabbard’s claims or the new documents. However, she promised that more evidence may be released as investigations continue.
This emerging whistleblower testimony and declassified information add fuel to a fire that has already shaped American politics for years, raising critical questions about accountability, transparency, and the protection of democratic institutions.
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