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==2016==

:{{See also|Hillary Rodham Clinton}}

:{{See also|Hillary Rodham Clinton}}

[[Marc Elias]] paid [[FusionGPS]] for the ''[[Steele dossier]]'' on behalf of the [[Hillary for America]] campaign and the [[Democratic National Committee]].<ref>https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/russia-perkins-coie-clinton-dossier-meet-the-democratic-law-firm-behind-the-russian-collusion-narrative/ </ref> The ''Steele dossier'' was used by the [[Barack Obama|Obama]] [[FBI]] to hoax the [[FISA court]] into granting [[surveillance]] warrants to [[spy]] on the [[2016 Trump campaign]], [[Trump transition]], and [[Trump administration]].<ref>[https://theconservativetreehouse.com/2020/03/08/doj-political-surveillance-from-the-irs-in-2011-to-the-fisa-court-in-2016/ DOJ Political Surveillance – From the IRS in 2011 to the FISA Court in 2016], Posted on March 8, 2020 by sundance. theconservativetreehouse.com </ref><ref>https://www.investors.com/politics/editorials/memo-fbi-used-tainted-steele-dossier-paid-for-by-hillary-clinton-as-reason-to-spy-on-trump/ </ref>  Elias lied to ''[[New York Times]]'' reporters regarding the employment of FusionGPS.<ref>https://twitter.com/kenvogel/status/922955410327425027?s=20 </ref>

[[Marc Elias]] paid [[FusionGPS]] for the ''[[Steele dossier]]'' on behalf of the [[Hillary for America]] campaign and the [[Democratic National Committee]].<ref>https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/russia-perkins-coie-clinton-dossier-meet-the-democratic-law-firm-behind-the-russian-collusion-narrative/ </ref> The ''Steele dossier'' was used by the [[Barack Obama|Obama]] [[FBI]] to hoax the [[FISA court]] into granting [[surveillance]] warrants to [[spy]] on the [[2016 Trump campaign]], [[Trump transition]], and [[Trump administration]].<ref>[https://theconservativetreehouse.com/2020/03/08/doj-political-surveillance-from-the-irs-in-2011-to-the-fisa-court-in-2016/ DOJ Political Surveillance – From the IRS in 2011 to the FISA Court in 2016], Posted on March 8, 2020 by sundance. theconservativetreehouse.com </ref><ref>https://www.investors.com/politics/editorials/memo-fbi-used-tainted-steele-dossier-paid-for-by-hillary-clinton-as-reason-to-spy-on-trump/ </ref>  Elias lied to ''[[New York Times]]'' reporters regarding the employment of FusionGPS.<ref>https://twitter.com/kenvogel/status/922955410327425027?s=20 </ref>

Donna Brazile, the interim DNC Chair, shared Democrat primary town hall questions to the Clinton campaign in order to help her win the primary.<ref>Shaw, Adam (March 17, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/17/brazile-admits-forwarded-debate-questions-to-clinton-camp.html Brazile admits she forwarded town hall questions to Clinton camp]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 17, 2017.</ref><ref>Ernst, Douglas (March 17, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/mar/17/donna-brazile-admits-leaking-debate-questions-to-c/ Donna Brazile admits leaking debate questions to Clinton camp: 'A mistake I will forever regret']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 17, 2017.</ref> She continued to deny this fact through February 2017<ref>Scarry, Eddie (March 17, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/donna-brazile-finally-admits-she-shared-debate-questions-with-clinton-campaign/article/2617742 Donna Brazile finally admits she shared debate questions with Clinton campaign]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 17, 2017.</ref> and blamed [[Russia]] for the ordeal.<ref>Hudson, Jerome (March 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/03/18/donna-brazile-admits-to-sharing-debate-questions-with-clinton-camp-blames-russia/ Donna Brazile Admits to Sharing Debate Questions With Clinton Camp, Blames Russia]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref>

Donna Brazile, the interim DNC Chair, shared Democrat primary town hall questions to the Clinton campaign in order to help her win the primary.<ref>Shaw, Adam (March 17, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/17/brazile-admits-forwarded-debate-questions-to-clinton-camp.html Brazile admits she forwarded town hall questions to Clinton camp]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 17, 2017.</ref><ref>Ernst, Douglas (March 17, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/mar/17/donna-brazile-admits-leaking-debate-questions-to-c/ Donna Brazile admits leaking debate questions to Clinton camp: 'A mistake I will forever regret']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 17, 2017.</ref> She continued to deny this fact through February 2017<ref>Scarry, Eddie (March 17, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/donna-brazile-finally-admits-she-shared-debate-questions-with-clinton-campaign/article/2617742 Donna Brazile finally admits she shared debate questions with Clinton campaign]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 17, 2017.</ref> and blamed [[Russia]] for the ordeal.<ref>Hudson, Jerome (March 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/03/18/donna-brazile-admits-to-sharing-debate-questions-with-clinton-camp-blames-russia/ Donna Brazile Admits to Sharing Debate Questions With Clinton Camp, Blames Russia]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref>

 

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