Former President Barack Obama is now being directly linked to the origins of the Russia collusion hoax, with explosive claims from Tulsi Gabbard and new whistleblower revelations. Miranda Devine highlights how Obama’s role, previously shielded by top officials like Brennan, Comey, and Clapper, is now under scrutiny. The blog explores how intelligence was allegedly manipulated to sabotage Donald Trump’s presidency, the media’s complicity, and the potential fallout for Obama’s legacy.
Obama’s Alleged Role in Russia Collusion Hoax Sparks Firestorm
A political storm is brewing once again in Washington as fresh allegations surface pointing to former President Barack Obama’s possible involvement in the origins of the now-debunked Russia collusion narrative against Donald Trump. The controversy, which has simmered for years, is now taking center stage following new revelations, whistleblower testimonies, and statements by key figures such as Tulsi Gabbard and former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe.
According to Miranda Devine, columnist at the New York Post and contributor to Fox News, this is the first time a clear connection has been drawn between Barack Obama himself and the inception of the Trump-Russia collusion saga. Devine noted that while previous inquiries had focused on national security officials under Obama—like CIA Director John Brennan, FBI Director James Comey, and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper—Obama’s direct role had largely remained obscured until now.
Tulsi Gabbard, who currently oversees oversight efforts across all 18 U.S. intelligence agencies, has publicly stated that Obama’s fingerprints are now visible on what she described as a manufactured intelligence operation. Gabbard argues that the Russia collusion hoax was orchestrated by officials within the Obama administration who were disappointed with Trump’s 2016 electoral victory and aimed to undermine his presidency through an artificial intelligence narrative.
Gabbard further alleges that the Obama administration, after failing to prevent Trump from winning, took steps to fabricate an intelligence assessment that portrayed Trump as a puppet of Russian President Vladimir Putin. This assessment, she says, was then leaked to major media outlets like The Washington Post and The New York Times, which helped create and sustain a false narrative that significantly damaged Trump’s presidency.
The media’s role, Devine emphasized, was critical. She argued that these outlets were complicit in spreading misinformation handed to them via selective leaks from intelligence insiders. The narrative of Trump being controlled by the Kremlin gained traction thanks to coordinated reporting, much of which has since been discredited.
One of the most damning revelations came from John Ratcliffe, former Director of National Intelligence, who recently released a CIA review stating that John Brennan forced the discredited Steele Dossier into official intelligence assessments. This was reportedly done against the strong objections of seasoned CIA analysts. Ratcliffe subsequently filed a criminal referral to the FBI, requesting further investigation into Brennan and Comey.
Strikingly absent from that referral was James Clapper, despite his prominent role as Director of National Intelligence under Obama. Devine speculated that Clapper’s omission from the investigation might indicate possible cooperation with authorities, although she admitted she has no direct evidence to support that.
Devine also remarked that Gabbard has suggested numerous whistleblowers are stepping forward, providing new insights into the intelligence community’s internal handling of the Russia collusion narrative. These whistleblowers claim that the Obama White House was fully aware that the story lacked substance, but allowed—if not encouraged—it to proliferate in political and media circles.
As for Obama himself, Devine commented that while he has largely been protected from scrutiny, that shield might finally be cracking. Though he has maintained an aura of invincibility—often dubbed “Teflon Obama”—this latest wave of revelations could tarnish his public image. Devine stated that even if presidential immunity protects him legally, his legacy might be significantly damaged.
When asked if John Ratcliffe’s actions had spurred Tulsi Gabbard’s recent statements, Devine responded that while both seem to be working in tandem, Gabbard has been investigating the matter independently for months. She believes Gabbard and Ratcliffe are likely coordinating their efforts, given their respective positions and responsibilities over the U.S. intelligence community.
This unfolding situation has the potential to reopen old wounds in American politics and spark new inquiries into how intelligence was manipulated for political ends. As whistleblowers emerge and documents are declassified, questions about the integrity of U.S. institutions, media complicity, and the politicization of intelligence are likely to dominate headlines in the months to come.