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Unraveling the Russiagate Puzzle: Who's in the Legal Hot Seat?

USASun Aug 03 2025

The spotlight is back on Russiagate, and this time, it's shining on some big names.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe Drops a Bombshell

  • Statute of limitations won't stop Trump administration from going after:
  • Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
  • Former CIA Director John Brennan
  • Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper
  • Accusations: Conspiring against Trump and the American people
  • Ratcliffe's stance: The clock hasn't started ticking on legal time limits

Tulsi Gabbard's Declassified Documents

  • Director of National Intelligence declassified documents
  • Claims: Obama administration officials framed Trump with cooked intelligence
  • Sent documents to the Justice Department for prosecution
  • Special Counsel John Durham's 2023 report supports her claims:
  • FBI's investigation into Trump's Russia ties was flawed

Senators vs. Democrats

  • Some senators stick to the Senate Intelligence Committee's 2020 report:
  • Found evidence of Russian meddling in 2016 election
  • Trump wasn't involved
  • Democrats reject Gabbard's claims:
  • Call prosecution threats dangerous and baseless
  • Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT): No legal ground for prosecuting Obama officials

The Truth Remains Elusive

  • Russiagate is far from over
  • Legal battle lines are drawn
  • Stakes are high
  • Key is to look at the facts, question motives, and think critically

questions

    What specific evidence supports the claim that Hillary Clinton, John Brennan, and James Clapper conspired against President Trump?
    If the statute of limitations doesn't apply, does that mean we can finally prosecute the person who invented the 'participation trophy'?
    What are the potential biases of the officials involved in the declassification and prosecution process?

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