In a stunning revelation shaking Washington, newly leaked documents suggest the Trump administration secretly altered a key U.S. intelligence report to protect former President Donald J. Trump from political and legal consequences during his time in office.
The leak, obtained by investigative journalists from multiple sources inside the intelligence community, points to deliberate changes made to a classified national security assessment with edits allegedly made to downplay foreign threats and remove language that could have politically damaged Trump ahead of a major election.
According to internal emails and draft versions of the report, high-ranking White House aides pressured intelligence officials to revise or omit key findings related to election interference and foreign influence particularly any details tied to Russia.
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“This is a direct manipulation of intelligence for political gain,” said a senior intelligence officer who spoke under condition of anonymity. “We were told to alter the truth to make it more ‘palatable’ to the White House narrative.”
The document in question, an annual assessment of global threats, was reportedly stripped of critical language linking Russian operatives to efforts aimed at helping Trump win re-election despite strong evidence gathered by multiple agencies.
Legal experts warn that if proven true, the action could amount to abuse of power, obstruction of justice, or even violations of national security laws.
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“This kind of interference undermines the entire credibility of U.S. intelligence,” said constitutional law professor Marcia Tilden. “It’s deeply dangerous and possibly criminal.”
While Trump allies have denied any wrongdoing, critics argue that this is yet another example of political power being used to bend institutions in Trump’s favor.
The Biden administration has not officially commented but sources say a quiet internal review is underway, and Congressional Democrats are preparing to demand public hearings into how U.S. intelligence was potentially manipulated.
As pressure mounts and more insiders come forward, the scandal may reignite legal scrutiny over Trump’s conduct in office with observers warning this could become one of the most explosive post-presidency revelations yet.
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