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Time of India
an hour ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Did Vladimir Putin prefer Hillary Clinton to Donald Trump in 2016? Declassified intelligence report makes startling claim
In a twist to the long-running Russiagate saga, newly declassified intelligence documents suggest that the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) may have misrepresented Russian President Vladimir Putin 's true preferences in the 2016 US election. Contrary to the widely accepted narrative that Russia aimed to boost Donald Trump 's chances, the reports show that key intelligence indicators suggesting Putin may have preferred Hillary Clinton were ignored or dismissed. The ICA's failure to explore alternative hypotheses has been called a "serious tradecraft mistake" with high-impact consequences, influencing top US government decisions across three branches. These revelations are shifting the focus of Russiagate from alleged collusion with Trump to overlooked intelligence about Clinton. Declassified reports: CIA ignored signs Putin may have wanted Clinton to win According to Finding #7 from the declassified oversight report, the ICA failed to perform a systematic evaluation of alternative explanations, a core requirement of intelligence tradecraft under ICD 203. Specifically, it dismissed the possibility that Putin did not care who won, or even had strategic reasons to prefer a Clinton presidency. The overlooked evidence suggests that: Putin might have viewed Clinton as a more vulnerable and predictable adversary, potentially easier to manipulate diplomatically. Russia held back more damaging kompromat on Clinton, suggesting a calculated move to retain leverage over a future Clinton administration, leverage that would not exist with Trump. The ICA authors' insistence on a 'single-track hypothesis' led them to ignore contrary intelligence and attempt to shape weak evidence to support the conclusion that Putin favored Trump. A 'high-impact' intelligence failure with political consequences The report criticizes the ICA's methodology, especially given its massive influence. The document was disseminated across 250 US officials, including members of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches, and heavily influenced public opinion. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Understand The Importance Of Steam-Based Sterilization contentcuehub Search Now Undo Analysts argue that the ICA's failure to account for alternative theories misled US policymakers at a critical time. Furthermore: The ICA's narrow focus fueled years of partisan conflict and undermined public trust in democratic institutions. The claim that Putin 'aspired' to help Trump may have lacked solid grounding, while stronger evidence pointing to Clinton as the real strategic choice was sidelined. Intelligence insiders now admit the ICA 'glossed over' the possibility that Putin withheld pre-election operations for future use, particularly against Clinton. Revisiting the narrative, reconsidering the truth The recent declassification of intelligence documents has cast new light on the origins and direction of the Russiagate narrative. While Donald Trump faced years of scrutiny over alleged Russian ties, including investigations, public doubt, and political fallout, it now appears that some intelligence suggesting Vladimir Putin may have preferred Hillary Clinton was known but not given equal attention. If true, this raises difficult questions about the role of selective disclosure and political influence within intelligence channels. For Trump and his supporters, this serves as vindication, not just from the false collusion accusations, but from a broader establishment effort to delegitimize his presidency before it even began. The fact that this evidence was hidden until now suggests institutional bias at the highest levels. As the US enters another election cycle, the importance of transparency and trust in democratic institutions becomes even more urgent. Both sides of the political divide can agree that the public deserves a full accounting, not just of what happened, but of who decided what the American people were allowed to know.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Tranquilisers, heart disease, COPD: Obama-era report drops bombshells about Hillary Clinton's health woes in 2016
TL;DR: The Hillary Health Angle A newly declassified report reveals Russia had access to secret DNC information about Hillary Clinton's health. The intel claimed Clinton was suffering from psychological and physical ailments—kept hidden from even her own advisors. Obama and Democratic leaders reportedly found her condition 'extraordinarily alarming,' fearing it would damage her election chances. These findings, previously redacted, raise fresh questions about what Russia knew—and why they withheld it during the 2016 race. The backstory This week, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released a once-classified House Intelligence Committee report that sheds new light on the 2016 election and what foreign intelligence services—particularly Russia's SVR (Foreign Intelligence Service)—knew about the Democratic Party's inner workings. While much of the 2016 Russia-related discourse focused on the alleged ties between Donald Trump and Moscow, the newly unredacted sections suggest that Russia had obtained damaging information about Hillary Clinton—but chose not to leak it. What the SVR knew According to the report, by September 2016, Russian intelligence had successfully accessed Democratic National Committee (DNC) communications that revealed internal concerns about Hillary Clinton's mental and physical health. The key findings included: Obama-era panic: The report claims that President Obama and senior Democratic leaders were alarmed by Clinton's deteriorating health, calling it 'extraordinarily alarming' and believing it posed a 'serious negative impact' on her campaign. This concern, it states, was kept in 'strictest secrecy,' with even top campaign advisors kept in the dark. Psychological condition: Russian SVR sources allegedly accessed DNC documents describing Clinton as suffering from 'intensified psycho-emotional problems,' including: Uncontrolled fits of anger, aggression, and cheerfulness A dependency on 'heavy tranquilizers' A mindset 'obsessed with a thirst for power' Physical health ailments: The report cites SVR knowledge that Clinton had: Type 2 diabetes Ischemic heart disease Deep vein thrombosis Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Why didn't Russia leak it? One of the most startling revelations is that Russia chose not to leak the most damaging information it had about Clinton—despite later being accused of favouring Trump. Analysts now suggest the Kremlin may have expected a Clinton victory and refrained from leaking health-related details that could backfire diplomatically. Another possibility: Russia intended to retain that information as post-election leverage. How the report came out The original report was compiled by the House Intelligence Committee during the Trump administration. However, much of it remained classified or heavily redacted during both the Biden and Obama years. Tulsi Gabbard, now serving as DNI under President Trump, authorised its full release, citing transparency and the 'right of the public to know what really happened in 2016.' Why this matters now The revelations add to a growing narrative that the Russia-Trump collusion story was selectively told, with key pieces of context deliberately withheld. At the heart of the controversy lies a question with global implications: If Russia had more damaging information about Clinton than Trump—why did American intelligence, media, and political leadership build an entire election scandal around the latter? The new disclosures also: Undermine the Steele Dossier's credibility, already widely discredited Suggest that foreign adversaries had deeper visibility into Democratic infighting than previously acknowledged Put renewed scrutiny on how Obama-era officials handled intelligence dissemination What Clinton's team has said So far, Hillary Clinton has not issued a statement responding to the newly released material. Her team has previously described health-related rumours as 'baseless right-wing conspiracy theories.' However, the newly cited DNC internal communications appear to show private admissions that contradict public denials. Final takeaway This is no longer just a debate about emails or hacked servers. The declassified House report paints a picture of: A Democratic Party deeply divided and alarmed about its nominee's health A foreign power with access to that panic And a narrative that may have been shaped more by politics than truth FAQ Q: Who released this new information? A: The full report was declassified by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who now serves under President Trump. Q: What agency is said to have obtained this intel? A: Russia's SVR (Foreign Intelligence Service) allegedly intercepted internal DNC communications revealing concerns about Hillary Clinton's health. Q: Is there any independent verification of Clinton's alleged illnesses? A: No medical records have been released to confirm the specific claims listed (e.g., diabetes, COPD), but the report cites internal DNC discussions and SVR intercepts as sources. Q: Why didn't Russia leak this if they were interfering? A: Some analysts now believe Russia expected Clinton to win and withheld the most damaging material for potential post-election leverage. Q: What is the political impact of this revelation? A: It calls into question the narrative that Trump was the sole beneficiary of Russian meddling, and raises concerns about transparency within the Obama and Biden intelligence communities.
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First Post
6 hours ago
- Politics
- First Post
Was Hillary Clinton on tranquilisers during the 2016 campaign? What is the truth?
A newly declassified intelligence report, unveiled by Tulsi Gabbard, alleges that Hillary Clinton was using heavy tranquilisers and suffering emotional instability during the 2016 campaign. With claims of withheld Russian intel and internal Democratic concerns over her health, the report brings into question possible cover-ups during the elections read more Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reacts ahead of the Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump at the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, US, January 20, 2025. File Image/Reuters Recently declassified intelligence documents presented by US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard suggest that Russian operatives had access to sensitive health information about Hillary Clinton that included allegations of psychiatric instability and a daily regimen of heavy tranquilisers. The documents, originally part of a 2020 House Intelligence Committee review into foreign interference during the 2016 campaign, were made public by Gabbard during a high-profile White House briefing on Wednesday. What the declassified report claims about Clinton According to the document released by Gabbard, Russia's foreign intelligence services had obtained what was described as highly sensitive information from Democratic Party sources during the 2016 campaign. Among the most startling revelations were that Clinton, then the Democratic presidential nominee, was allegedly consuming 'heavy tranquilisers' daily and experiencing significant psychological challenges. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The report claims the Russian government was in possession of internal Democratic National Committee (DNC) communications that described Clinton's behaviour in terms of 'psycho-emotional problems, uncontrolled fits of anger, aggression and cheerfulness.' 🧵 New evidence has emerged of the most egregious weaponization and politicization of intelligence in American history. Per President @realDonaldTrump's directive, I have declassified a @HouseIntel oversight majority staff report that exposes how the Obama Administration… — DNI Tulsi Gabbard (@DNIGabbard) July 23, 2025 In addition to these claims, the report also pointed to Clinton suffering from a range of chronic physical health conditions at the time. These included Type 2 diabetes, ischemic heart disease, deep vein thrombosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The documents assert that Democratic leadership and then US President Barack Obama were privately disturbed by Clinton's deteriorating condition. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The text of the report notes, 'As of September 2016, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service had Democratic National Committee (DNC) information that President Obama and Party leaders found the state of Secretary Clinton's health to be 'extraordinarily alarming,' and felt it could have 'serious negative impact' on her election prospects.' It further alleges that 'her health information was being kept in 'strictest secrecy' and even close advisors were not being fully informed.' What Putin allegedly decided to do with the info The declassified materials suggest that Russia deliberately chose not to release the compromising information about Clinton during the 2016 election. According to the assessment, Russian President Vladimir Putin believed Clinton's win was all but certain and opted to withhold the information until after the election in order to undermine her presumed presidency. The document says, 'Putin chose not to leak the most damaging and compromising material on Hillary Clinton prior to the election; instead planning to release it after the election to weaken what Moscow viewed would be an inevitable Clinton presidency.' These findings were originally compiled as part of a Republican-led investigation in September 2020. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The probe included interviews with more than 20 intelligence personnel and a review of background materials used in the 2017 Obama-commissioned intelligence assessment on Russia's influence campaign. The current declassification by Gabbard has reopened debate over whether key details were downplayed or mischaracterised in that 2017 report. How Gabbard has been going after Obama & Clinton Gabbard also used the briefing to level broader allegations against the Obama administration. She asserted that then-US President Obama and top national security officials deliberately manipulated the 2017 intelligence community assessment to suggest that Russia favoured Donald Trump, while knowingly excluding or misrepresenting other intelligence findings. Donald Trump, left, looks on as Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, speaks at the National Guard Association of the United States' 146th General Conference, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in Detroit. File Image/AP 'There is irrefutable evidence that details how President Obama and his national security team directed the creation of an intelligence community assessment that they knew was false,' Gabbard said. 'They knew it would promote this contrived narrative that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to help President Trump win, selling it to the American people as though it were true; it wasn't.' She further accused former CIA Director John Brennan and others of basing key conclusions on unreliable intelligence. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Then CIA Director (John) Brennan and the intelligence community mischaracterised intelligence and relied on dubious, substandard sources to create a contrived false narrative that Putin developed a quote, unquote 'clear preference for Trump',' she said. The released document also includes a section referring to a 'campaign email discussing a plan approved by Secretary Clinton to link Putin and Russian hackers to candidate Trump in order to 'distract the American public' from the Clinton email server scandal,' according to Fox News, which first reported the content. How Obama has responded Obama issued a formal statement via his office, dismissing the entire affair as a manufactured political distraction aimed at deflecting attention from other matters, particularly renewed scrutiny around files related to the late Jeffrey Epstein. 'These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction,' Obama's office said in the statement. 'Nothing in the document issued last week undercuts the widely accepted conclusion that Russia worked to influence the 2016 presidential election but did not successfully manipulate any votes.' The statement added that the core findings of Russian influence efforts were affirmed in a bipartisan 2020 report by the Senate Intelligence Committee led by then-chairman Marco Rubio. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Multiple critics have accused Gabbard and the Trump White House of conflating the terms 'hacking' and 'influence operations' to create an exaggerated sense of conspiracy, while simultaneously seeking to rehabilitate Trump's image in the eyes of his base. How Trump has reacted Trump, long an outspoken critic of the Russia investigation and of Clinton herself, has embraced the newly publicised report. He has repeatedly characterised past investigations into Russian meddling as a political 'witch hunt' and has used the document to reassert his long-standing claims of innocence. In a video posted to social media, Trump went so far as to depict Obama in a prison jumpsuit. When asked at the White House briefing whether Trump believes Obama should be prosecuted, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt replied, 'The president believes that this matter needs to be thoroughly investigated, and anyone convicted of crimes should be held accountable in this country.' She added, 'As for what accountability looks like, it's in the Department of Justice's hands and we trust them to be successful.' Notably, Trump himself was convicted last year on 34 felony counts for falsifying business records in connection to hush money payments made during the 2016 campaign. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD However, he received an 'unconditional discharge' from the presiding judge — meaning he remains a convicted felon but faced no penalties or prison time. Some legal analysts have pointed out that any potential prosecution of Obama or former officials would face significant hurdles, including a five-year statute of limitations for federal conspiracy charges and a 2024 US Supreme Court ruling that grants former presidents broad immunity for official acts performed while in office. With inputs from agencies
NDTV
10 hours ago
- Health
- NDTV
Russia Knew Of Hillary Clinton's "Psycho-Emotional" Issues During 2016 Polls
Washington: Russia allegedly had damaging intelligence about former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's "psycho-emotional problems" during her 2016 presidential campaign against Donald Trump, according to a newly declassified intelligence report. The report suggested that Clinton, now 77, was taking "heavy tranquillisers" for treatment, which then President Barack Obama and Democratic Party leaders found to be "extraordinarily alarming." The new revelations were part of a September 18, 2020, House Intelligence Committee review on Russia's influence on the 2016 Presidential Election that Donald Trump won against Clinton. The document--based on at least 20 interviews with intelligence officers and a review of source material for the 2017 Obama-ordered report on Russian election meddling-- was declassified and made public on Wednesday by Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence. The report said that Russian President Vladimir Putin knew Clinton was having "uncontrolled fits of anger, aggression, and cheerfulness," but chose not to release it before that year's election because he thought the Democrat would win. Clinton was reportedly also suffering from "Type 2 diabetes, Ischemic heart disease, deep vein thrombosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease" at the time. "Putin chose not to leak the most damaging and compromising material on Hillary Clinton prior to the election; instead planning to release it after the election to weaken what Moscow viewed would be an inevitable Clinton presidency," it said. Fox News reported that a section of the report also states that the material in Putin's possession allegedly showed that some senior Democrat leaders, including Obama, found Clinton's health to be "extraordinarily alarming" and were worried that it could have a "serious negative impact" on her ability to beat Trump that November. Clinton eventually lost the election to Trump, sending the Republican to the White House in January. "As of September 2016, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service had Democratic National Committee (DNC) information that President Obama and Party leaders found the state of Secretary Clinton's health to be 'extraordinarily alarming,' and felt it could have 'serious negative impact' on her election prospects," the report stated. "Her health information was being kept in 'strictest secrecy' and even close advisors were not being fully informed," it added.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Tulsi Gabbard fuels Hillary Clinton tranquilizer rumor: What's behind the viral claim?
So, tranquilizers. Also known as sedatives, chill pills, or if you're a stressed-out human temporary life rafts. These meds are designed to quiet the chaos upstairs, helping folks deal with anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, and even muscle spasms. Sounds helpful, right? Well, they can be but they're also not something you want to toss around like Tic Tacs. Enter: Hillary Clinton, tranquilizers & the political plot twist Now, let's talk about the wild twist no one saw coming. On July 23, 2025, during a White House press briefing that already had eyebrows raised, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard dropped a bombshell: newly declassified documents from the House Intelligence Committee claimed that Russian intel had files suggesting Hillary Clinton was on a daily regimen of 'heavy tranquilizers.' Yes, you read that right. Gabbard alleged that these files were kept quiet during the 2016 election by the Obama administration to protect Clinton's campaign and were later used to shift the narrative in Trump's favor. She even quoted leaked DNC emails referring to Hillary's so-called 'psycho-emotional problems,' mood swings, and fits of anger. Now whether this is fact, fiction, or something in between is still being debated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo Critics say it's a desperate rehash of an old smear campaign. Supporters say it raises legitimate concerns. Either way, tranquilizers are now trending for all the wrong reasons. Why do people even take tranquilizers? Picture your brain like a web browser with 37 tabs open and one playing music you can't find. Tranquilizers hit the 'force quit' button. For people battling intense anxiety, spiraling thoughts, or mental health issues like mania, these meds can offer serious relief. We're mostly talking about benzodiazepines here, think Xanax (alprazolam), Valium (diazepam), and Ativan (lorazepam). They're not miracle workers, but they can take the edge off when your brain is in full stress mode. But here's the catch: they're not a long-term fix. You can build tolerance fast, and before you know it, you're relying on pills just to feel normal. Withdrawal? Nasty. Memory issues? Common. And if you mix them with alcohol or other meds? You're playing with fire. What these meds actually do to you Let's be real: if Clinton was taking tranquilizers (and that's still a big if), she wouldn't be the first high-profile figure managing stress or anxiety with medication. But these aren't harmless little helpers. Side effects can hit hard like drowsiness, memory fog, sluggish thinking, and sometimes feeling like a walking emotional pancake. Long-term use? Even messier. The body can get used to them, so the calming effect wears off unless you up the dose which is how dependence creeps in. Suddenly quitting can spark everything from tremors and insomnia to full-blown panic. And if someone's using them while juggling a packed schedule, media scrutiny, and political pressure? That's one heck of a tightrope. The internet loves a good health conspiracy, especially when it involves politicians looking a little too chill (or zonked out) on camera. From "doped-up debate performances" to "secret meds to keep them upright," users go wild with speculation. A weird cough? Must be serious. A sleepy stare? Definitely drugged. Throw in blurry videos, medical jargon, and voilà—viral chaos. It's part obsession, part paranoia, and part meme-fest. And honestly, with 24/7 coverage and a million eyes online, even a yawn can spark a theory. Are they tired... or tranquilized? The internet will always have thoughts.
