The Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Tulsi Gabbard, has levied allegations against the Obama administration, suggesting the orchestration of a Russia collusion hoax to undermine President Donald Trump’s 2016 election victory.
What Is Gabbard Alleging?
Gabbard claims that officials from Obama’s team fabricated and politicized intelligence regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election to establish a false narrative aimed at delegitimizing Trump’s presidency.
The DNI has declassified documents which she says show that Obama administration officials knowingly distorted Russia’s role in the election interference for political reasons.
The referral of these officials for criminal prosecution to the Department of Justice may be forthcoming. Gabbard has labeled their actions a treasonous conspiracy and asserts that those responsible must be held fully accountable to protect the democratic republic.
“Over 100 documents that we released on Friday really detail and provide evidence of how this treasonous conspiracy was directed by President Obama just weeks before he was due to leave office after President Trump had already gotten elected.”
Tulsi Gabbard
These claims are widely rejected by Democrats and intelligence officials who cite multiple bipartisan investigations confirming Russia’s interference in 2016 and rejecting any conspiracy by Obama officials.
.@DNIGabbard on the Russia collusion hoax: “The effect of what Pres. Obama and his senior national security team did was subvert the will of the American people, undermining our democratic republic, and enacting what would be essentially a years-long coup against Pres. Trump.” pic.twitter.com/29kviGOAdE
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 20, 2025
What The Odds Tell Us
Election betting sites have yet to release odds on any potential charges related to the Russia collusion hoax that may result from these documents. Still, a few lines are available regarding Gabbard and her future in politics.
Tulsi Gabbard Out As Director of National Intelligence Before 2026?
- Yes +175
The above proposition implies that Gabbard will retain her position as DNI through the end of 2025. Her +175 moneyline odds represent a 36% likelihood of being terminated before the year is over.
Trump Cabinet Odds For The Next To Leave Their Post
- Tulsi Gabbard +300
- Pam Bondi +325
- Pete Hegseth +350
- Scott Bessent +600
- Marco Rubio +1000
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. +1000
- John Ratcliffe +1200
- Linda McMahon +1200
- Kristi Noem +2500
- Lee Zeldin +3300
The above political prop bet suggests that Gabbard has the highest likelihood of being the next cabinet member to leave their post.
Initially a Democrat, Gabbard ran for president in 2020 but left the party in 2022, criticizing its direction. She later joined the Republican Party in 2024. Are her prior ties to the DNC impacting her relations with Trump? Potentially.
Trailing behind Gabbard in the odds to leave next are United States Attorney General Pam Bondi and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Bondi’s presence is due to the heat surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case, and Hegseth is ranked highly because of continued information leaks.
Odds for Barack Obama have remained on the boards for much of the last decade for one reason or another. While there are currently no lines offered for Gabbard’s potential inquiry, odds are available for a hypothetical 2028 US Presidential Election matchup between Obama and Trump.
Donald Trump Sr. vs Barack Obama In 2028?
- Yes +1600
2028 US Presidential Election: Hypothetical Match
- Donald Trump Sr. +110
- Barack Obama -150
A Trump-Obama matchup in 2028 will require a repeal of the Twenty-Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Should the repeal happen, Obama has the early edge over Trump at online election betting sites.
Sources: BetUS | BetOnline | Fox News | CNN | Newsweek
