CIA concealed evidence of Russia’s preference for Clinton over Trump in 2016: Report
The CIA Manipulated Intelligence to Influence the 2016 Presidential Election, New Report Reveals
In a shocking revelation, a recent report exposes how the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) deliberately manipulated intelligence information to create the false impression that Russia wanted Donald Trump to win the 2016 presidential election. Despite having more credible evidence indicating that Russia actually favored Hillary Clinton, the CIA, under the leadership of John Brennan, the former CIA director during the Obama administration, chose to highlight questionable evidence suggesting Russia’s preference for Trump, according to independent journalists Matt Taibbi, Michael Shellenberger, and Alex Gutentag.
The journalists’ sources reveal that the CIA “cooked the intelligence,” disregarding evidence that Russia preferred Clinton because she was seen as more predictable. Instead, they emphasized unreliable information to falsely portray Russia’s support for Trump. A source close to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) investigation into the Trump-Russia scandal confirmed this manipulation, stating, “They made it look like Putin supported Trump.”
The U.S. government said in January 2017 that Russia favored Trump as president. But now, sources reveal for the first time that the CIA “cooked the intelligence” to hide that Vladamir Putin wanted Hillary Clinton, not Donald Trump, as president. pic.twitter.com/WFJsW1erqb
— Michael Shellenberger (@shellenberger) February 15, 2024
Contrary to the manipulated narrative, evidence actually pointed towards Russia’s preference for Clinton. The CIA had information indicating that Russia viewed Trump as “unreliable,” “mercurial,” and “not steady,” while considering Clinton as “manageable and reflecting continuity.”
Upon further investigation, the HPSCI discovered contradictory information regarding Brennan’s claims and the Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) that Russia favored Trump. A source involved in the investigation stated, “When we dug further to look at the data available to them that they didn’t use, and it overwhelmingly contradicted their conclusions that Russia supported Trump.”
According to sources, Brennan and other intelligence agents went as far as changing the categorization of sources to embellish their Trump-Russia report, falsely portraying unreliable sources as reliable.
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During an interview with Fox News, Shellenberger revealed the existence of a 50-page report exposing the CIA’s operation, which is currently being concealed at their headquarters. He emphasized that this controversy highlights two major intelligence scandals. The first involved Brennan orchestrating the manipulation of foreign allies to entrap Trump associates, creating a pretext for the FBI investigation into alleged collusion with Russia, which has since been debunked. The second scandal occurred when Brennan oversaw a phony intelligence assessment that contradicted their own raw and best intelligence.
It is worth noting that former President Trump had planned to declassify information regarding these efforts to link his campaign to Russia before leaving office, but unfortunately, he was unable to do so before President Joe Biden assumed office.
How does the revelation of the CIA’s manipulation of intelligence information call into question the legitimacy and credibility of the Trump-Russia investigation
Y.” This information was supported by multiple intelligence agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National Security Agency (NSA). Yet, the CIA selectively ignored this evidence to create a false narrative, which ultimately influenced the public perception of the election.
The manipulation of intelligence raises serious questions about the integrity of the CIA and its role in shaping democratic processes. The agency’s supposed commitment to providing accurate and unbiased intelligence is essential for the functioning of a democratic society. However, the recent revelation suggests that the CIA was willing to manipulate information for its own agenda, undermining the very principles it is supposed to uphold.
The timing of this revelation is significant, as it comes several years after the 2016 presidential election. Its impact on the public discourse and the democratic system cannot be ignored. The false narrative perpetuated by the CIA has undoubtedly influenced public opinion and could have potentially swayed voters’ decisions.
Furthermore, the revelation raises questions about the legitimacy of the Trump-Russia investigation. If the CIA manipulated intelligence information to create a false impression of Russian support for Trump, then the entire investigation could be called into question. The credibility of the findings, as well as the motives behind the investigation, must be scrutinized in light of this new information.
The implications of this manipulation extend beyond the 2016 election. It raises concerns about the integrity of future elections and the ability of intelligence agencies to influence public opinion. The trust placed in these agencies to provide accurate and unbiased information is crucial, and any breach of that trust erodes the foundation of democracy.
In response to this revelation, there should be an independent investigation into the CIA’s manipulation of intelligence. The American people deserve to know the truth about the extent of this manipulation and the motives behind it. Transparency and accountability are necessary to restore faith in the intelligence community and to ensure the integrity of future elections.
Additionally, there should be a comprehensive review of the processes and protocols within the CIA to prevent such manipulation from happening again. Safeguards must be put in place to ensure that intelligence information is not selectively used or distorted to serve political agendas. The independence and non-partisanship of intelligence agencies are vital for upholding democratic values.
The manipulation of intelligence by the CIA to influence the 2016 presidential election is a grave betrayal of the trust placed in the agency. The consequences of such actions are far-reaching, affecting not only the election but also the public perception of democracy itself. It is crucial that this issue is addressed transparently and comprehensively to restore faith in the integrity of our democratic processes.
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