By John Q. Hosedrinker 
According to a former senior CIA officer, Susan Miller, who helped oversee the 2017 intelligence assessment on Russian interference in the 2016 election, the claims made by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and the White House that the assessment was an attempt to sabotage President Donald Trump are untrue. Miller stated that the assessment, based on credible information, showed Russia aimed to help Trump win, but there was no evidence of collusion between the Kremlin and the Trump campaign. While acknowledging that Russia sought to influence the election, Miller’s team did not find evidence to prove the impact of the information warfare on the vote. However, the White House and the ODNI have disputed Miller’s claims, citing a 2020 report that asserts there was insufficient information to conclude Russia had been trying to tip the scales in favor of Trump.
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Gabbard and White House ‘lying’ about intel on Russian interference in 2016, ex-CIA official says, it seems like it’s a real mess.
The whole thing stinks, doesn’t it? The former CIA official’s claim that Gabbard and the White House are being dishonest about the intelligence on Russian interference in the 2016 election – well, it’s a headline that just feels like it’s destined to be part of a bigger scandal. And honestly, given the political climate, it’s not surprising in the slightest.
The core accusation centers around the assertion that there’s been a deliberate misrepresentation of the facts concerning Russia’s involvement in the 2016 election. This is a serious charge because it cuts right to the heart of election integrity and the potential subversion of democratic processes. What’s even more concerning is the implication of deception at the highest levels, potentially involving the White House itself. This is not exactly new information.
Of course, as a reminder, the Senate Intelligence Committee did find “irrefutable evidence of Russian meddling”. It’s hard to ignore the clear consensus that Russia actively interfered in the 2016 election, and the Mueller investigation, which resulted in multiple convictions, provides even more confirmation. The fact that the claims are that Gabbard, known to repeat Putin talking points, and the White House, are allegedly distorting or hiding information, is highly concerning.
And the situation seems to be more complex than just a simple case of “lying” as many believe. The suggestion is that this is a deliberate move to protect certain figures or distract from other matters, such as the Epstein files. This certainly wouldn’t be the first time that a controversial figure has been brought into the spotlight to distract the public from other more serious issues.
The fact that there are accusations about Trump campaign officials on multiple occasions coordinating campaign priorities with Russian government assets isn’t shocking either, or that Trump Jr. set up a meeting with Russian operatives. Many of those contacts have raised concerns about the degree of collusion and the campaign’s willingness to accept assistance from a foreign government. However, the fact that she has a history of repeating Russian talking points, is not surprising at all.
Considering all of this, it’s hard to put any trust in the current administration. They have proven themselves to be willing to mislead the public.
In the end, this whole situation is probably going to be another messy investigation with potentially serious consequences. It all boils down to how this information is being portrayed. Whether or not there’s merit to this, the claims themselves are serious and they will lead to more questions.