This week, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard unveiled a previously classified House Intelligence Committee report shedding new light on the 2016 election and what foreign intelligence services, especially Russia’s SVR, knew about the Democratic Party’s internal workings.
A newly released report discloses Russia’s access to confidential DNC details concerning Hillary Clinton’s health. It suggests that Clinton was grappling with both psychological and physical conditions, concealed even from her closest advisors. Obama and Democratic leaders were reportedly deeply troubled by her state, fearing its negative impact on her electoral prospects.
The revelations raise fresh inquiries into Russia’s knowledge and its decision to withhold information during the 2016 race. While media attention during 2016 primarily focused on alleged Trump-Moscow connections, newly revealed sections indicate that Russia possessed incriminating data on Clinton but opted not to publicize it.
By September 2016, Russian intelligence had breached DNC communications, exposing internal distress over Clinton’s well-being. The report revealed:
Obama-Era Concerns:
The report depicts President Obama and top Democrats as deeply alarmed by Clinton’s failing health, perceiving it as a severe risk to her campaign. This apprehension was kept under strict confidentiality, with key campaign advisors left unaware.
Psychological State:
Allegedly, Russian SVR sources obtained DNC documents describing Clinton’s intensified psycho-emotional struggles, including uncontrolled anger outbursts, dependence on tranquilizers, and a power-obsessed mindset.
The report also outlines various physical health issues Clinton was facing. Notably, Russia deliberately chose not to reveal the most damning details about Clinton, raising questions about their strategic intentions.
Analysts speculate that Russia refrained from leaking damaging health data to avoid diplomatic repercussions or to retain post-election leverage in case of a Clinton victory.
While the report was initially compiled during the Trump administration, it remained classified through the Biden and Obama years. Gabbard, now the DNI under President Trump, sanctioned its full disclosure in the pursuit of transparency and public awareness about the events of 2016. These disclosures question the narrative of Russia-Trump collusion and highlight the selective disclosure of crucial details.
These revelations cast doubt on the credibility of the Steele Dossier, suggest foreign intrusions into Democratic conflicts, and scrutinize the handling of intelligence dissemination during the Obama era.
Clinton has not responded to the released material, though her team previously denied health-related allegations as baseless conspiracy theories. The DNC communications now contradict these public dismissals.
