Is Tulsi Gabbard trying to manipulate the next elections?

 

Is Tulsi Gabbard trying to manipulate the next elections?

Concerns regarding Tulsi Gabbard's potential influence on upcoming elections stem from her current actions as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Critics and Democratic officials argue her involvement in investigating the 2020 election is a political maneuver aimed at affecting future races.

 

Key Actions and Allegations

• Involvement in 2020 Election Probes: Gabbard has been scrutinized for her presence at a January 2026 FBI search of the Fulton County, Georgia, elections office. Critics like Sen. Mark Warner argue this "domestic political stunt" exceeds her legal authority, as the DNI's role is to track foreign, not domestic, threats.
• Claims of Foreign Interference: Gabbard’s office maintains she is acting within her authority to protect against foreign manipulation of the U.S. election system. She has claimed there is evidence that electronic voting systems are vulnerable to foreign hackers, advocating for a shift to hand-marked paper ballots.
• Potential Influence on Midterms: Analysts suggest that revisiting the 2020 election results provides a rationale for interfering in future elections, including the 2026 midterms. Some state election officials fear these federal investigations aim to dismantle public trust and could "stymie Democrats".
• Declassification of 2016 Documents: Gabbard recently declassified documents to support allegations that the Obama administration staged a "treasonous conspiracy" regarding Russian interference in 2016. However, experts note these documents do not fundamentally change prior assessments that Russia did meddle in the 2016 race.
• Administrative Changes: Gabbard has reportedly dismantled an intelligence unit created to expose malign foreign influence operations, raising further questions about her strategic priorities leading up to the next election.