Newly released intelligence documents suggest Russian officials deliberately avoided leaking damaging information about Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential election, despite having access to it—raising new questions about longstanding claims that the Kremlin was actively trying to help President Donald Trump win.
The House Intelligence Committee, chaired by Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR), declassified a series of memos and intelligence reports detailing internal assessments by U.S. agencies.
Among the revelations: Russian operatives had gathered credible information about Clinton’s alleged health problems, political vulnerabilities and questionable backchannel deals with foreign religious figures—but opted not to release them.
The intelligence suggests Clinton may have suffered from chronic health issues, including type 2 diabetes and ischemic heart disease, as well as psychological stress requiring powerful sedatives.
Though unverified, the report claims these details were known within Russian circles and could have been weaponized, according to Trending Politics.
Additional reports point to concerns raised within the Obama administration about Clinton’s physical stamina and ability to manage high-stress environments.
Some foreign officials reportedly believed Clinton lacked the strength and decisiveness to confront escalating global tensions.
Internal memos cited by the committee describe Clinton as “fatigued” and “indecisive,” particularly in dealings with NATO allies.
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