Newly declassified documents from the Trump administration have brought the "Russiagate" controversy back into the spotlight, with Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign now at the center of the allegations. According to the information released, there appears to be more evidence that the Clinton campaign may have fabricated the Trump-Russia collusion narrative as a diversion from her own email scandal.
The documents include a previously classified annex from Special Counsel John Durham's investigation, which outlines the purported involvement of Clinton's campaign in initiating the false accusations against then-candidate Donald Trump. The annex details how intelligence agencies and foreign actors may have played a role in propagating the misinformation, raising questions about their complicity.
Journalist Michael Shellenberger, on his Substack titled Public, meticulously dissected the newly available information, which television host Megyn Kelly discussed on her show. Kelly, known for her no-nonsense approach, expressed her indignation at the findings, stating, "Literally, Hillary Clinton should be behind bars. This woman should be in jail."
The Steele Dossier, a controversial document filled with unverified claims against Trump, has been linked to the Clinton campaign. However, the new documents reveal a deeper level of involvement than previously understood. They suggest that Dutch intelligence intercepted communications from Russian hackers who had penetrated the inner circle of Clinton's team. These hackers reportedly uncovered the strategy to falsely label Trump as a Russian agent, and this intelligence was then relayed to U.S. authorities.
Despite the Dutch warning, the FBI, then led by James Comey, initiated an investigation into Trump's campaign rather than addressing the Clinton campaign's actions. This decision has led to significant criticism, particularly from those who compare it to the treatment of figures like Michael Flynn, who was prosecuted under the ensuing investigation.
Special Counsel Durham, who was appointed to probe the origins of the Russia investigation, has acknowledged that some of his findings had not been disclosed until now. These declassifications are bringing to light new aspects of the case, which Kelly described as "downright shocking."
The implications of these documents are profound, as they support earlier assertions that the Clinton campaign was instrumental in fabricating the Trump-Russia collusion narrative and may have manipulated the Department of Justice and FBI to target a political opponent. Kelly's scathing commentary on the matter reflected the gravity of the situation: "She's not delusional. She's a liar to her core."
Despite the growing body of evidence and the increasing number of declassified documents, Clinton and her associates have yet to face any legal repercussions. This has led to a surge in demands from conservative voices for serious legal action to be taken against those responsible. As the situation unfolds, the public and political figures alike are closely watching for any developments.
