Imagine discovering that the very leaders you trusted were weaving a web of deceit behind closed doors. This is the startling claim being made by Tulsi Gabbard, the former Director of National Intelligence, who recently released documents alleging that the Obama administration orchestrated a coup against President Trump.

On Wednesday, Gabbard unveiled a trove of documents that she claims reveal a conspiracy within the Obama administration to undermine Trump’s presidency by fabricating the narrative that Russia aided Trump in winning the 2016 election. According to Gabbard, this was more than just a political maneuver; it was an assault on the democratic process itself. “In doing so, they conspired to subvert the will of the American people, working with their partners in the media to promote the lie,” she asserted, calling it a years-long coup.

The response from Obama’s camp was swift and dismissive. A spokesperson for the former president labeled Gabbard's claims as “outrageous,” pointing out that they typically do not respond to “nonsense and misinformation.” They further insisted that while Russia attempted to influence the election, it did not successfully alter any votes, essentially rejecting Gabbard’s assertions as a weak distraction.

Meanwhile, President Trump didn't hold back his excitement over Gabbard’s revelations, calling her the “hottest in the room.” Trump Jr. echoed his father's enthusiasm, celebrating Gabbard’s efforts as a rallying point for the MAGA movement, stating, “So great to see @DNIGabbard taking it to the entire Deep State like this.” This suggests that Gabbard’s findings may provide a much-needed unifying cause for a faction of the Republican base, which has been wrestling with internal conflicts over various issues, including the Epstein case.

In response to Obama’s dismissal, Gabbard expressed her belief that this was simply “the art of deflection.” She maintained that under Obama’s leadership, there was an intentional effort to create a narrative that would lay the groundwork for a coup against Trump.