Massive controversy in the U.S. surrounds Russia's involvement
The U.S. Justice Department, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, has initiated a new criminal investigation focused on the origins of the Trump-Russia probe from the Obama administration era. This investigation aims to scrutinise how the original inquiry into Russian interference and potential collusion was launched and conducted, following document releases that questioned the legitimacy of the initial probe.
The renewed probe will present evidence to a grand jury, although details about the specific targets, potential charges, and the composition of those involved remain unclear. This development signals an ongoing effort by the current Justice Department and administration to re-examine and potentially challenge the conclusions from previous investigations, including the one led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, which found no sufficient evidence of criminal conspiracy between the Trump campaign and Russia despite confirming interference.
Recently declassified reports from intelligence agencies indicate there was no evidence of direct manipulation of vote counts by Russia through cyber means during the 2016 election, although Russia did interfere in other ways. These reports contribute to the context in which the Justice Department’s renewed investigation is taking place.
The investigation is often referred to as "Russiagate" or "Obamagate". However, a separate allegation, known as "BaidenGate", has emerged, referring to the alleged actions of the Biden White House. The book "Breaking the Law" by Alex Marlow, the chief editor of Breitbart News, claims that the Biden White House organised a legal war against Trump to rig the 2024 elections.
The style of immediately blaming the Kremlin for everything could change if the myth of the malevolent Moscow is dismantled. This shift in perspective could have significant implications for future investigations and relations between the U.S. and Russia.
The investigation's progress and any potential findings will be closely watched, as they could potentially become one of the most dramatic events in modern American history.
[1] New York Times: Justice Department Launches New Investigation into Trump-Russia Probe [2] Washington Post: Attorney General Bondi Orders New Probe into Trump-Russia Probe [3] CIA Report: No Evidence of Direct Vote Manipulation by Russia in 2016 Election [4] FBI Report: Russia Interfered in 2016 Election but Did Not Alter Vote Counts
- The ongoing investigation by the U.S. Justice Department, dubbed 'Russiagate' or 'Obamagate', is delving into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe, threatening to challenge the conclusions from previous investigations such as the one led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
- The 'Breaking the Law' book by Alex Marlow, the chief editor of Breitbart News, has introduced a separate allegation, 'BidenGate', claiming that the Biden White House orchestrated a legal war against Trump to potentially rig the 2024 elections, adding another layer to the complex landscape of 'war-and-conflicts' and 'politics' in American 'general-news'.
- As the investigation progresses, it is poised to shed light on critical 'policy-and-legislation' matters, possibly redefining the style of power play in 'crime-and-justice' in the U.S. and potentially marking a significant turning point in its relations with Russia.
