U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) on Thursday urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to appoint a special counsel to investigate whether former President Barack Obama and his administration attempted to sway the outcome of the 2016 presidential election in favor of Hillary Clinton.
In a post on X, Graham wrote, “For the good of the country, Senator @JohnCornyn and I urge Attorney General Bondi to appoint a special counsel to investigate the extent to which former President Obama, his staff and administration officials manipulated the U.S. national security apparatus for a political outcome.”
Their demand follows the release of a newly declassified document by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, which questions earlier assessments that Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to help Donald Trump win.
While the document affirms that Russia interfered in the election, it casts doubt on the narrative that Putin favored Trump specifically.
Obama’s office issued a rare response, saying on Tuesday, “These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction.”
