Disinformation and Political Smearing
- Tulsi Gabbard is exposing the disinformation operation against President Trump.
- This operation involved smear tactics, particularly from the Obama White House.
- Gabbard was personally targeted; Hillary Clinton accused her of being a "Russian asset. "
Hillary Clinton's Accusations
- Clinton claimed in an interview that Gabbard was a "favorite of the Russians. "
- This statement was widely reported and interpreted as an assertion of Gabbard being a "Russian asset. "
- Gabbard filed a defamation lawsuit against Clinton in 2020.
Details of the Lawsuit
- The lawsuit was filed in the Southern District of New York by Gabbard's legal representatives.
- Gabbard stated that Clinton made false statements to damage her presidential campaign.
- Gabbard later discontinued the lawsuit, citing a need to focus on other priorities.
Clinton's Response
- Clinton's spokesperson described the lawsuit as a publicity stunt.
- The spokesperson made a mocking comment in Russian, suggesting amusement at Gabbard's situation.
Context of the Accusations
- The accusations were part of Clinton’s efforts to blame external factors for her election loss in 2016.
- Reports indicate that Russians did not interfere as much as feared; they expected Clinton to win.
- Gabbard continues to reveal the extent of deception and manipulation within this political context.
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