Republican Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) is demanding a thorough investigation into what he calls a “years-long coup” against President Donald Trump.
The call from Jordan comes after newly declassified documents from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard shed light on the actions of the Obama administration in the aftermath of the 2016 presidential election.
Appearing on “The First” with host Jesse Kelly, Jordan, who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, emphasized the importance of pursuing the probe to its fullest extent.
The documents Gabbard released last week revealed the deep involvement of top Obama administration officials in orchestrating the false narrative that Trump colluded with Russia during the 2016 campaign, a claim that was later debunked.
“This is something that has to be pursued,” Jordan told Kelly, pointing out that the plot was set in motion between Election Day and Inauguration Day.
He described a key meeting on December 9, 2016, in the Oval Office, where President Obama and other high-ranking officials, including James Comey, James Clapper, John Brennan, Andrew McCabe, and Loretta Lynch, discussed how to proceed with their plan to undermine Trump’s presidency.
Jordan explained how Obama, along with his team, decided to reject the intelligence community’s assessment that there was no collusion between Trump and Russia.
Instead, they moved forward with their plan to trap and undermine Trump, all while receiving a warning from Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) that the intelligence community could go after the president “six ways from Sunday.”
Gabbard’s release of the documents, according to Jordan, was the right step in bringing this issue to light.
However, when Kelly asked if those involved in the plot would face consequences, Jordan emphasized that it would be up to the attorney general and the Justice Department to decide how to proceed.
“That’s going to be up to the attorney general and the Justice Department,” Jordan said.
“But I think this is something that has to be pursued.
“We’ll see what Pam [Bondi] decides to do.
“First gather the evidence, do the investigation.
“I think you have a lot, that’s why the Director of National Intelligence turned that information over to the Justice Department.”
Jordan went on to stress that while Republicans should not be “vengeful,” accountability is critical.
“I do think what I just described, I believe that happened just as sure as I’m talking to you, Jesse.
“What I described is wrong. Wrong as wrong can be.
“So I am all for the Justice Department using every means they can to go after these people, within the law, within what’s fair, what’s the right thing to do, but I do think they should do it…
“I do think it should be pursued to the fullest extent,” Jordan added.
WATCH:
In response to allegations, a spokesperson for former President Barack Obama, Patrick Rodenbush, quickly dismissed the allegations.
In a statement posted to X, Rodenbush referred to the claims as “outrageous” and “ridiculous,” dismissing them as a “weak attempt at distraction.”
“Our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a response,” Rodenbush wrote.
“But these claims are outrageous enough to merit one.
“These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction.”
Rodenbush also argued that a 2020 Senate Intelligence Committee report, which concluded that Russia sought to influence the 2016 election but did not successfully manipulate votes, reaffirmed the validity of the Obama administration’s position.
He added that the report was led by then-Chairman Marco Rubio (R-FL).
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The latest round of controversy follows the release of a 2023 report by Special Counsel John Durham.
The Durham report examined the origins of the FBI’s investigation into Trump’s alleged ties to Russia.
Durham’s findings further undermined the credibility of the Steele Dossier, which had been used to obtain surveillance warrants against Carter Page and other associates of Trump.
The report concluded that the FBI “did not and could not corroborate” the claims in the dossier, which was central to the investigation.
Durham’s findings added fuel to the ongoing debate over the politicization of intelligence agencies and their role in trying to discredit a sitting president.
As Jordan continues to push for a full investigation into the actions of Obama-era officials, Republicans remain focused on ensuring accountability for what they view as an orchestrated effort to undermine Trump’s presidency.
With the release of these new documents and the ongoing probe by the Justice Department, the pressure is mounting for the truth to come to light regarding the origins of the Russia collusion hoax and the individuals involved in the plot to derail Trump’s political career.
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