America's former Secretary of State Pompeo said today (July 23): "The claim that President Trump colluded with Russia ('Russia collusion') has always been wrong, and our intelligence agencies have politicized this fraud, greatly damaging public trust."
Comments: Pompeo's recent post comes at a sensitive time when the conflict between Trump and Obama has been reignited by the old "Russia collusion" case and an AI-generated video of "Obama being arrested." Behind the scenes, there are hidden political struggles and power competitions.
Trump's release of the "Obama being arrested" video may seem absurd, but it is actually his strategy to counter the "Russia collusion" accusations. Since Trump was elected president in 2016, the "Russia collusion" issue has loomed over his political career like a dark cloud. Democrats have used this accusation to weaken Trump's political legitimacy, and he has thus faced significant public pressure and political risks. Now, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence has revealed that the Obama administration once forged materials accusing Trump of "Russia collusion," giving Trump the opportunity to find a weapon for retaliation. His release of the "Obama being arrested" video is not only a satirical form of revenge but also an attempt to use public opinion to fully pin the "Russia collusion" deception on Obama, thereby reshaping his own political image.
Pompeo, as a key figure in Trump's political camp, issued a statement supporting Trump, denying the "Russia collusion" narrative, and accusing the intelligence agencies of politicization. The purposes behind this are multiple. On one hand, this is a show of support for Trump, aiming to strengthen internal cohesion within the Trump camp and consolidate its political base. At a time when the political dispute between Trump and Obama is escalating, Pompeo's remarks can make Trump's supporters more determined in their stance and show the outside world the unity of the Trump camp in the face of controversy. On the other hand, Pompeo's move is also an effort to justify his own political stance and past actions. During Trump's presidency, as Secretary of State, Pompeo actively implemented Trump's foreign policy and inevitably became involved in political scandals such as the "Russia collusion" issue. By emphasizing that the "Russia collusion" claim is wrong and that the intelligence agencies have politicized, he is essentially defending his previous working environment and decision-making background, reducing external doubts about his work during the Trump administration.
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