For those who’ve been keeping a close eye on the political drama unfolding over the years, the latest revelations might not be all that surprising, but they are certainly significant. According to new reports, it appears that former President Barack Obama was allegedly well aware that the infamous Russian interference story, often branded as the “Russian Hoax,” was just that—a hoax. Documents reportedly show that Obama was briefed before the 2016 election that Russian efforts did not impact the election results. Yet, despite this knowledge, the Obama administration allegedly pushed the narrative that Russia collusion was a dire threat to the nation.
In a twist reminiscent of political thrillers, it appears that Mr. Cool, Calm, and Collected himself just couldn’t stomach the idea of a Trump presidency. Instead of accepting the results and moving forward, the Obama administration allegedly instructed intelligence agencies to come up with new reports to support the theory of Russian collusion. One doesn’t need to be a conspiracy enthusiast to raise an eyebrow at this revelation. It seems like Obama might have missed the memo on action vs. words—where he was saying one thing publicly but doing another behind closed doors.
Now enter Tulsi Gabbard, former representative and a lady not known for mincing words. She’s been on the front lines, pulling back the curtain and revealing the documents that suggest there was a concerted effort from the top to spin a web around the Trump presidency. Gabbard has been described as saying this was a conspiracy to undermine the American people’s will, and that those involved should see the inside of a courtroom, not just a CNN interview. She’s made a criminal referral to the Department of Justice, so let the legal games begin.
For those who appreciate political irony, this scenario delivers in spades. The Obama administration, portrayed as the bastion of hope and change, may have been dabbling in the sort of political companionship often attributed to our trusty Hollywood villains. Talk about projecting—accusing the Trump campaign of manipulating election confidence while allegedly doing precisely that behind closed doors. It seems that the original scriptwriters might want to take notes for the next big political drama series.
As more documents see the light of day, the excitement—or dread, depending on your political leaning—doesn’t seem to be slowing down. This unfolding narrative might have been crafted as a tale of espionage and intrigue, but who knew our political intrigue would surpass the binge-worthiest of Netflix series? While we wait for the dramatic developments involving other high-profile figures, one thing is clear: in the world of politics, truth is sometimes stranger than fiction.
