Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has sparked fresh political controversy by suggesting that former President Barack Obama could face criminal charges linked to what she described as a deliberate attempt to undermine Donald Trump&rsquo;s presidency.
According to a newly declassified report released by Gabbard, officials within the Obama administration allegedly fabricated and politicised intelligence to initiate a long-term effort aimed at damaging Trump&rsquo;s reputation and legitimacy. The report claims that in the lead-up to the 2016 presidential election, the intelligence community publicly pushed a narrative of Russian interference that contradicted internal assessments.
Gabbard&rsquo;s report outlines that intelligence officials believed Russia lacked the capability and intent to alter the outcome of the election &mdash; a viewpoint that, she asserts, was buried in favour of a politically motivated storyline.
She further alleged that President Obama convened a high-level National Security Council meeting following the election, during which officials were directed to present manufactured intelligence indicating Russian involvement.
The Director of National Intelligence has now referred the matter to the Department of Justice, emphasising the need for full accountability regardless of political status or former office.
The documents, comprising over 100 pages, claim to detail how political motivations within Obama&rsquo;s inner circle led to a multi-year effort to delegitimise Trump&rsquo;s presidency. Gabbard has framed the issue as a test of democratic integrity, stating that such alleged actions threaten the public&rsquo;s trust in the electoral process.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benefitnews24.com/international/21-dead-as-bus-overturns-near-shiraz-in-iran/16638" target="_blank" rel="noopener">21 Dead as Bus Overturns Near Shiraz in Iran</a>

DNI Tulsi Gabbard fuels political storm, alleging Obama-era officials staged a conspiracy

Tulsi Gabbard Suggests Obama Could Face Charges

DNI Tulsi Gabbard fuels political storm, alleging Obama-era officials staged a conspiracy

July 20, 2025 | 14:42 IST