Inside the August Acceleration: How Comey and Company Ignored the Red Flags
The summer of 2016 was marked by a sense of urgency and panic among the Obama administration's inner circle. The Russia-Russia-Russia narrative was gaining momentum, and the stakes were higher than ever. In this article, we will delve into the events that transpired in August 2016, when it seemed like the entire country was sleepwalking into a constitutional crisis.
August Arrives with Bad News on the Doorstep
Handwritten notes from CIA Director John Brennan reveal that Obama tasked him and FBI Director James Comey to find "any evidence of collaboration between the Trump campaign and Russia." These notes were later leaked, revealing a shocking level of involvement from the President in the Russiagate investigation.
The Russian Collusion Narrative Takes Shape
On August 6th, Hillary Clinton posted her first tweet about Trump and Russia, sparking widespread media attention. The narrative was already gaining traction, and the pressure on Obama to act was mounting.
In early September, a caravan of black SUVs arrived at Capitol Hill for a meeting with 12 key members of Congress, including the leadership of both parties. This marked a turning point in the Russia-Russia-Russia narrative, as the Democrats were now all-in on selling this story to the American people.
The Intelligence Community Assessment: A House of Cards
In early October, the I.C. statement was finally ready for release. The statement claimed that the hacks and disclosures were intended to interfere with the US election process. However, this assessment was based on zero proof and was seen as an attempt to justify the Russiagate investigation.
The New York Times Kicks Coup-Plotters in the Groin
On October 31st, The New York Times published a bombshell article revealing that none of the investigations had found any conclusive or direct link between Trump and Russia. This was a major blow to the Russiagate narrative and caught many by surprise.
A Fabulist's Lie: Ben Rhodes Exposed
Ben Rhodes, former Obama aide, has been caught in a web of deceit regarding his knowledge of the FBI's investigation into Trump. In 2017, he told the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence that he did not know about the investigation until he read it in the press.
This was later revealed to be an obvious lie, as Rhodes had previously repeated this false statement to another journalist in 2019. The question remains: what else is Rhodes hiding?
The Situation Room Meeting: A Critical Event
Despite this significant meeting, there is no evidence that the subject of supposed Trump-Russia criminality was ever discussed. How did this happen? And what other secrets are still hidden in plain sight?
The Consequences: A Constitutional Crisis
The events of August 2016 marked a turning point in the Russiagate investigation, but it also set off a chain reaction of events that would ultimately lead to a constitutional crisis.
As we look back on these events, it becomes clear that the Obama administration's handling of the investigation was marred by secrecy, deception, and a willingness to disregard the Constitution. The consequences of this actions are still being felt today.