Tulsi Gabbard Claims ‘Russiagate’ Whistleblowers Are Stepping Forward: “There Must Be Indictments”

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced that whistleblowers from the U.S. intelligence community are coming forward after she released internal documents. These documents allegedly reveal a coordinated effort to undermine former President Donald Trump following his 2016 election victory. Gabbard made the claims during an appearance on *Sunday Morning Futures*, calling it a “coup attempt” orchestrated by the Obama administration.

Gabbard stated that the whistleblowers are stepping forward because they are “disgusted” by what happened and want justice. She recently released memos and communications that she says prove top officials fabricated ties between Trump’s campaign and Russia, fueling the “Russiagate” investigation. These materials will now be handed over to the Department of Justice for further action.

She described the alleged actions as a “treasonous conspiracy” and demanded criminal prosecutions, regardless of the individuals’ political power. While she didn’t name specific figures, her remarks seemed directed at former President Barack Obama and his administration, long accused by Trump allies of weaponizing intelligence agencies.

The controversy has reignited discussions about Special Counsel John Durham’s 2023 investigation, which found limited wrongdoing but raised questions about FBI conduct. Durham’s probe led to the conviction of an FBI lawyer for altering evidence, though critics argued it failed to prove a broader conspiracy.

Public opinion remains split on the Russiagate scandal. Trump supporters believe he was targeted unfairly, while others argue the investigation into Russian interference was justified. Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman and 2020 presidential candidate, has become a vocal critic of the intelligence community and her former party.

Her appointment as Director of National Intelligence under Trump marked a sharp political shift. Her recent statements suggest the Trump administration may revisit the Russiagate saga, potentially through legal channels.

With the 2026 midterms approaching and whistleblowers emerging, the political fallout from Russiagate is resurfacing, raising the stakes for accountability and transparency.