Overview

• New reports reveal the CIA's manipulation of intelligence regarding Russia's preference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, falsely claiming Russia favored Trump.
• The CIA, under John Brennan, selectively used intelligence to support a bias against Trump, sidelining agencies with differing views.
• The intelligence community's actions have drawn comparisons to past intelligence failures, such as the lead-up to the Iraq War, raising concerns about corruption and misuse of power.
• Critics argue the scandal is worse than Watergate, involving institutional approval for spying and intelligence manipulation, with key figures facing no accountability.
• Calls for transparency and the release of classified documents grow as the scandal's implications for future elections and government trust are debated.