Newly declassified documents from the “Crossfire Hurricane” investigation have shaken the political landscape once more. Released by Director of Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, the memo reveals that U.S. intelligence officials had concluded that Russia did not significantly influence the 2016 presidential election. Despite prior reports of cyber targeting, the document emphasized that voting systems were never compromised—and the attempts weren’t nearly sophisticated enough to alter the election outcome.
Coordinated Efforts Exposed
Adding to the controversy, journalist Paul Sperry reported damning allegations of coordination between Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign and Obama-era officials. Text messages and emails allegedly show that the White House, State Department, and intelligence agencies collaborated to link Donald Trump to Vladimir Putin—fueling the collusion narrative even while internal doubts about Russian interference persisted.
High-Level Scrutiny Begins
Top officials like former CIA Director John Brennan and FBI Director James Comey now face scrutiny, with potential criminal investigations underway. Brennan is accused of withholding key findings and pushing to include the discredited Steele dossier. Meanwhile, a congressional audit and special counsel John Durham’s earlier findings back the claim that the Trump–Russia connection was largely unfounded.
A Push for Accountability
As more documents may soon be declassified, attention turns to possible legal consequences. Some officials believe Brennan may have committed perjury before Congress, and Comey’s recent cryptic posts have drawn Secret Service attention. For many Trump supporters, this revelation serves as validation that the Russia narrative was a political weapon—one that may now boomerang on its creators.