A newly declassified memo from the Crossfire Hurricane investigation reveals that senior Obama-era intelligence officials concluded Russia did not significantly interfere in the 2016 election outcome. Released by Director of Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, the memo states clearly that Russian and criminal actors failed to impact voting systems or alter election results. This memo, dated 2016, was addressed directly to then-President Obama, casting doubt on the justification for the Trump-Russia probe.

The document affirms that while there were attempted breaches—such as Illinois voter rolls and scanning activity in other states—none of these efforts affected the vote-counting infrastructure. It concludes that the cyber activities lacked the scale or sophistication necessary to change any outcomes, contradicting public claims made during the investigation. The disclosure vindicates former President Trump’s long-standing argument that the Russia collusion narrative was a politically motivated hoax.

In response, the FBI is reportedly laying the groundwork for a criminal probe into former intelligence leaders, including James Comey and John Brennan. New details suggest Brennan concealed critical information and insisted on including the debunked Steele dossier in the assessment process. A 200-page congressional audit is under review, with more declassifications possible in the coming weeks.

The CIA, under Director John Ratcliffe, is examining whether Brennan perjured himself during congressional testimony about the dossier. Though perjury charges may be time-barred, officials are exploring conspiracy-related charges. Gabbard’s release signals a broader push for transparency surrounding the probe.

Former President Obama and Hillary Clinton are now facing renewed scrutiny, as officials suggest they orchestrated an influence operation to undermine Trump before he took office.