Former Obama aides say they have to balance unnecessarily giving oxygen to unfounded Trump administration claims and allowing them to balloon unchecked.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard fired back at former President Barack Obama, accusing him of deflecting from his administration’s “absolute failure” to do basic vetting of

Director of National Intelligence has referred former president and his intelligence officials to Attorney General over Russian election hacking allegations

Director of National Security Tulsi Gabbard claimed Thursday that former President Barack Obama carried out a “treasonous conspiracy” because he obstructed the “peaceful transition of power” and attempted to “delegitimize President Trump’s election.

Russian interference in 2016 included hacking the Democratic National Committee and the campaign of Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential nominee who lost to Donald Trump, and spreading propaganda. That interference was designed to sow discord and election distrust.

John Bolton slams Tulsi Gabbard over ‘treasonous’ Obama report: ‘She’s imagined evidence that doesn’t exist’ - Frequent Trump critic John Bolton described Tulsi Gabbard’s report as ‘exaggerated’

Tulsi Gabbard was mocked for claiming the Obama administration discouraged a peaceful transition of power by sharing reports on Russian interference.

CNN's coverage of Tulsi Gabbard's Wednesday press briefing ended after about three minutes, despite host Jim Scuitto's comment that this is an "extreme allegation." See more from Gabbard's comments be

Director of National Intelligence pledges more files to substantiate claim Barack Obama ordered report designed to discredit Donald Trump’s 2016 election win over Hillary Clinton

During a White House press briefing, CNN’s Kaitlan Collins asked Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard if she was trying to improve her standing with President Donald Trump by threatening criminal referrals and even floating allegations of treason for key officials in the Obama administration.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard confirmed that they have referred former President Obama and members of his administration to the Department of Justice for possible criminal charges when asked by Emly Jashinksky at Wednesday's WH briefing.