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Steve Cortes, President of the League of American Workers, has called for accountability from those involved in the Obama administration's handling of the Russia investigation. He described their actions as an intentional deception of the public. Cortes made this statement on X.

"Do we stand for justice & for accountability," said Cortes. "Then we must hold Obama & his team accountable for their Russia hoax crimes! They used the full powers of the federal govt to knowingly deceive the public. To try to trap the duly elected president with a concocted scheme."

According to Politico, former U.S. Representative and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has alleged that officials from the Obama administration "manufactured intelligence" to support claims of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election. Gabbard also accused them of selectively suppressing internal analyses that downplayed Russia’s intent to aid Donald Trump. Her 44-page declassified report acknowledges Russian interference but argues that evidence was selectively cited to support pre-existing assumptions about Vladimir Putin favoring Trump. This report has reignited partisan debate over the integrity of the Russia investigation and the conduct of senior intelligence and law enforcement officials under President Obama.

The American Constitution Society reported on the legal consequences stemming from Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation, noting it resulted in 37 indictments, including charges against six Trump advisers, and at least seven guilty pleas or convictions. Additionally, 14 criminal matters were referred to other Justice Department divisions. In contrast, a later probe by Special Counsel John Durham into the origins of the Russia investigation criticized the FBI for significant procedural errors but did not lead to any major convictions or high-profile indictments.

According to ABC News, Mueller's probe led to indictments against 34 individuals and three Russian organizations, with seven guilty pleas and five defendants sentenced to prison. Conversely, Durham's follow-up investigation concluded without criminal convictions and issued a final report criticizing the FBI’s handling of the original probe but lacking substantive legal results.

Cortes is recognized as a leading media communicator advocating for patriotic populism, emphasizing national sovereignty, diffusion of power, and populist economics. He began his television career in 2007 with CNBC as a financial markets commentator before shifting to political analysis with Fox News and CNN. Cortes played key roles as spokesman and senior advisor for strategy during Trump's 2016 and 2020 campaigns, focusing on outreach to Hispanic voters.