Tammy Bruce Responds to Questions on Rubio's Stance on Russia-Trump Intel Assessment

Intelligence Assessment Controversy

• 🎯 A reporter questioned State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce regarding Secretary of State Marco Rubio's stance on a 2017 intelligence community assessment (ICA).
• 💡 The ICA, allegedly influenced by Obama's intel chiefs, suggested Russia intervened to help Trump win the 2016 election, despite allegedly containing weak and misinterpreted intel.
• ⚠️ Recent declassified documents suggest this ICA may have been weaponized to promote a false narrative of Trump-Russia collusion.

Rubio's Past Statements and Concerns

• 🔍 Bruce referenced then-Senator Rubio's 2020 statement concurring with DNI Gabbard's findings.
• 📌 Rubio found the use of the Steele dossier "very troubling" and was alarmed by the FBI's actions in pursuing what he deemed a "dangerous hoax."
• 📈 His statement indicated serious wrongdoing, contributing to a significant political scandal.

Bruce's Response and Limitations

• 💬 Bruce stated that her own previous statement addressed the matter.
• 🗣️ She suggested that the recent revelations help explain the "vehemence" and effort to prevent Trump from winning the last election.
• 🚫 Bruce declined to speculate on Secretary Rubio's current views or expand on his potential considerations, emphasizing that she would not get ahead of the Secretary's official position.