Washington, D.C. – Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) recently asserted that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was "on tranquilizers at the time and... was craving for all the power she could get," echoing claims derived from newly declassified intelligence documents. Marshall's comments, made during a discussion on Newsmax, reference allegations initially brought forth by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
Gabbard, during a White House press briefing, referenced documents that she stated were declassified by the House Intelligence Committee. These documents, allegedly originating from Russian intelligence (SVR), purportedly contain high-level Democratic National Committee (DNC) communications detailing Clinton's "psycho-emotional problems, uncontrolled fits of anger, aggression, and cheerfulness," and claiming she was on a "daily regimen of heavy tranquilizers" during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Senator Marshall linked these claims to the narrative surrounding the 2016 election outcome. He implied that the tranquilizer allegations provided an alternative explanation for Clinton's loss, stating, "Otherwise, how in the world could Hillary Clinton be beaten? Never mind that she was on tranquilizers at the time and to her wits’ end, and was craving for all the power she can get." This perspective suggests a re-evaluation of the widely accepted narrative of Russian interference favoring Donald Trump.
The declassified intelligence, according to Gabbard, also indicated that then-President Barack Obama and other Democratic leaders found the information "extraordinarily alarming." However, the veracity and independent verification of these specific claims within the declassified documents have been questioned by various sources, with some characterizing them as unproven allegations or conspiracy theories. The broader context involves ongoing debates about the origins and impacts of foreign influence in U.S. elections.
The statements by Senator Marshall and Director Gabbard have reignited discussions surrounding Hillary Clinton's health during the 2016 campaign and the political motivations behind the release and interpretation of intelligence documents. These claims contribute to an evolving political landscape where past events are continually re-examined through new information and perspectives.