Tulsi Gabbard Claims ‘Russiagate’ Whistleblowers Are Stepping Forward: “There Must Be Indictments”
Tulsi Gabbard Alleges Whistleblowers Reveal Efforts to Undermine Trump After 2016
On Sunday, Tulsi Gabbard stated that whistleblowers from the U.S. intelligence community have stepped forward following the disclosure of internal documents that she claims demonstrate a coordinated initiative to discredit Donald Trump after his victory in the 2016 election. During her appearance on Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo, Gabbard referred to this initiative as a “coup attempt” orchestrated by officials from the Obama administration in response to Hillary Clinton’s surprising defeat.
“Since we made these documents public, whistleblowers have begun to come forward,” Gabbard remarked. “They seek justice, just as the American populace does.” She further noted that these individuals were troubled by their observations within the intelligence agencies.
Two days prior, Gabbard had released intelligence memos that she asserts indicate senior officials attempted to fabricate connections between Trump’s campaign and Russia, which ultimately led to the prolonged “Russiagate” investigation. She stated that these documents will be submitted to the Department of Justice as part of a renewed push for accountability.
Describing the purported actions as a “treasonous conspiracy,” Gabbard contended that those implicated should face criminal prosecution, irrespective of their status or political affiliation. “Indictments must be issued,” she emphasized, advocating that power should not exempt the offenders from facing repercussions.
While Gabbard refrained from naming specific individuals, her comments seemed to target former President Barack Obama and his administration—who are often the focus of Trump’s allegations regarding intelligence misconduct.
Her statements resonate with the now-concluded Durham investigation, which examined the origins of the Trump-Russia inquiry. Although Durham’s investigation resulted in few convictions—most notably that of former FBI attorney Kevin Clinesmith—it reignited discussions surrounding FBI practices and political bias.
Currently holding the position of Director of National Intelligence during Trump’s second term, Gabbard’s demand for justice reignites the political conflict surrounding Russiagate as the 2026 midterm elections draw near, amid increasing public scrutiny of purported government wrongdoing.