This week, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released a once-classified House Intelligence Committee report that sheds new light on the 2016 election and Russia’s knowledge of the Democratic Party’s inner workings.
A newly declassified report uncovers Russia’s access to private DNC information regarding Hillary Clinton’s health. The report reveals that Clinton was suffering from psychological and physical ailments that were concealed even from her own advisors.
President Obama and Democratic leaders were reportedly alarmed by Clinton’s health condition, deeming it as ‘extraordinarily alarming’ and potentially damaging her chances in the election.
The revelation raises questions about Russia’s information withholding during the 2016 race.
Key Findings:
- Obama-era Concern: Obama and senior Democratic leaders were concerned about Clinton’s health, with fears of it negatively impacting her campaign.
- Psychological Condition: Russian SVR sources accessed DNC documents revealing Clinton’s intense psycho-emotional problems.
- Physical Ailments: The report mentions Clinton’s health issues that were known to the SVR.
Despite having damaging information about Clinton, Russia chose not to leak it, hinting at potential post-election leverage or an expectation of a Clinton victory.
The declassified report, authorized for release by Tulsi Gabbard, suggests a more complex narrative surrounding Russia’s relations with the US during the 2016 election.
The withheld information creates implications globally and raises transparency concerns within the political intelligence communities.
