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 what foreign intelligence services—particularly Russia’s SVR (Foreign Intelligence Service)—knew about the Democratic Party’s inner workings. The report unveils Russia’s access to sensitive DNC information regarding Hillary Clinton’s health issues, which were concealed from her own advisors.
According to the report, Russian intelligence had obtained information about Clinton’s psychological and physical ailments, with Obama and Democratic leaders expressing concerns about the impact on her election prospects. The revelation raises questions about why Russia chose not to disclose this information during the 2016 race despite having accessed it.
The report highlighted Clinton’s deteriorating health condition, described as “extraordinarily alarming” by Obama-era officials. It also mentioned details regarding Clinton’s psycho-emotional problems, including uncontrolled fits of anger and a strong thirst for power, as well as her dependency on heavy tranquilizers.
Analysts now speculate that Russia’s decision not to leak this damaging information could have been due to the expectation of a Clinton victory or the intention to use it as leverage post-election. The declassified report, released by Tulsi Gabbard, contributes to the ongoing narrative surrounding the Russia-Trump collusion story and its selective portrayal.
The political implications are significant, as the revelation undercuts the credibility of the Steele Dossier and brings attention to the handling of intelligence dissemination by previous administrations. The report paints a picture of a deeply divided Democratic Party and a foreign power with insight into their internal turmoil, shaping a narrative that may have been influenced more by political motives than factual accuracy.
