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By law, all minor detainees in the United States MUST be remanded out of custody to somebody else within 20 days. This has been the law in the United States for approximately the last 21 years.

There was a settlement in 1997 called the Flores Settlement. It happened under the Bill Clinton administration. In that settlement, it said that unaccompanied minors (i.e. children where there are no parents present ) in the United States cannot be held in detainment facilities. Instead, the child has to be released to foster care or to a relative who can be tracked down for follow-up. It did not apply to accompanied minors. So if a parent came with their child, then there is no legal obligation under the 1997 Flores Settlement to separate the child.

This changed in 2008 with a piece of legislation (Reauthorization Act) which was enshrined in 2016 [Flores v. Lynch, No. 15-56434 (9th Cir. 2016) see link below]. The 9th circuit court of appeals Judge Andrew D. Hurwitz wrote an opinion that ruled that the 1997 Flores Settlement did not only apply to unaccompanied minors but also to that accompanied minors.

In a nutshell, this means that all kids based on the 2016 ruling must be separated from their parents. Under the old 1997 law, the child could stay with the parent. Under the new law (2016 ruling), the child would be removed from the parent and remanded to foster care or to a relative.

Here is an exact quote from the ruling:

"The court concluded that the settlement unambiguously applies both to accompanied and unaccompanied minors, but does not create affirmative release rights for parents. The district court erred in interpreting the Settlement to provide release rights to adults."

So what this simply says is that you do not have to release the adult but you do have to release the child. In simpler terms, if you arrest the adult, the adult must stay and the child must go.

Trump was elected the following year.

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References:

1997 Flores Settlement: 
https://www.aclu.org/files/pdfs/immigrants/flores_v_meese_agreement.pdf

Reauthorization Act of 2008:
https://www.state.gov/j/tip/laws/113178.htm

2016 Flores v. Lynch, No. 15-56434 (9th Cir. 2016:
https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca9/15-56434/15-56434-2016-07-06.html

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As declassified documents continue to expose what appears to be a coordinated intelligence operation against Donald Trump, the Deep State and their media allies are in full damage-control mode.

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🕵️‍♂️ Here’s What They’re Trying to Sell You:
That Obama couldn’t have led a coup because… he congratulated Trump after the election. (Yes, seriously.)

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Executive Summary

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Yes, We Have the Evidence: Obama Officials Accused in Treasonous Coup Against Trump

In a bombshell report, conservative commentator Dr. Steve Turley claims that former President Barack Obama is at the center of a scandal that dwarfs Watergate, potentially marking one of the most significant political controversies in American history.

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According to Turley, newly declassified intelligence documents (released by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard) reveal a "treasonous conspiracy" orchestrated at the highest levels of government, implicating Obama himself.

Turley cites a Truth Social post by President Donald Trump, featuring an AI-generated video symbolically depicting Obama’s arrest and imprisonment. While the video is not literal, Turley argues it reflects a growing sentiment that “the walls are closing in” on the former president. He describes the unfolding events as a “national scandal” with a paper trail leading directly to Obama—one that could become what Turley calls the “crown jewel” of Trump’s historic legacy.

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The Allegations: A Coup in Motion

Turley’s central claim is based on over 100 declassified documents, which he says have been referred to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution. According to Turley:

  • Before the 2016 election, every major U.S. intelligence agency (including the FBI, CIA, NSA, and Department of Homeland Security) agreed there was no evidence of Russian collusion with Trump’s campaign.

  • Despite this, Turley alleges that in December 2016, shortly after Trump’s victory, Obama ordered a coordinated effort to fabricate intelligence contradicting those findings.

This alleged effort involved senior officials such as:

  • FBI Director James Comey

  • Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe

  • CIA Director John Brennan

  • Director of National Intelligence James Clapper

  • Secretary of State John Kerry

  • National Security Adviser Susan Rice

According to Turley, this operation was intended to delegitimize Trump’s presidency, amounting to a “systematic creation of false intelligence.” Citing Tulsi Gabbard, Turley calls this a “treasonous” act that undermined the democratic process and triggered a constitutional crisis.

Beyond Partisan Lines: A Threat to Democracy

Turley emphasizes that this is not a partisan issue:

“It’s irrelevant whether you’re Republican or Democrat… What Tulsi is exposing represents a fundamental attack on the democratic process.”

He warns that the alleged actions went far beyond political maneuvering. They represented a direct assault on the legitimacy of a duly elected president and on the will of the American people.

Whistleblowers & the Call for Justice

Turley also claims that whistleblowers from within Obama’s administration are now coming forward, ready to testify. These individuals, he says, are preparing affidavits describing how federal institutions were weaponized against the American people.

Gabbard has emphasized the need for accountability:

  • Prosecutions and indictments are necessary, she argues, to restore trust in democratic institutions.

  • Turley agrees, framing this not as a matter of revenge, but of justice, ensuring that no future administration can misuse intelligence agencies for political ends.

Media Complicity & the Fight for Truth

Turley warns that the legacy media—which he labels as “complicit” in the scandal—may attempt to bury or discredit the story. However, he insists:

“The documents don’t lie.”

He predicts that within months, a major media figure might break ranks and expose the media’s role in covering up the scandal, further amplifying its national impact.

Final Word: A Populist Crossroads

In a broader appeal, Turley urges Americans to stay engaged:

  • He calls on citizens to demand accountability and stand with a populist movement that cuts across traditional political lines.

  • He stresses: “The rule of law must apply equally to everyone.”

As the Justice Department—now led by Pam Bondi, reviews the evidence, Turley promises to continue monitoring developments and keep his audience informed.

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Source: Dr. Steve Turley

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Obama's Alleged Treason: Timeline of Declassified Russia Hoax Revelations
Explosive declassified documents, released by Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard, have exposed what she describes as a "treasonous conspiracy" by the Obama administration to undermine President Donald Trump’s 2016 election victory.

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Sourced exclusively from the intelligence community (not the Department of Justice (DOJ)) these documents reveal that all 17 U.S. intelligence agencies unanimously concluded there was no Russian interference in the 2016 election. Below is a detailed timeline of events, followed by an analysis under distinct subheadings, shedding light on this alleged conspiracy and its implications.



Timeline of Events
 

Pre-November 2016: Intelligence Community Consensus

  • All 17 U.S. intelligence agencies, including the CIA, FBI, NSA, and Department of Homeland Security, consistently assessed that Russia lacked the intent and capability to influence the 2016 election through cyberattacks. Internal intelligence community reports documented no evidence of Russian interference in election infrastructure or vote manipulation.
December 8, 2016: Presidential Daily Brief Drafted
  • A Presidential Daily Brief (PDB) was prepared, stating: “Russian and criminal actors did not impact recent US election results by conducting malicious cyber activities against election infrastructure.” This document, intended for public release, affirmed the intelligence community’s consensus that Russia did not alter the election outcome.
December 9, 2016: Secret White House Meeting
  • President Obama convened a closed-door meeting in the White House Situation Room with FBI Director James Comey, Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe, CIA Director John Brennan, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, Secretary of State John Kerry, and National Security Adviser Susan Rice. Despite the PDB’s findings, the group allegedly decided to suppress this assessment and pursue a contradictory narrative.
Post-December 9, 2016: Fabrication of Intelligence
  • Following the meeting, Obama administration officials reportedly ordered a new intelligence assessment that contradicted prior findings, relying on the discredited Steele dossier, funded by Hillary Clinton’s campaign. Anonymous sources, presumably Obama officials, leaked false claims to The Washington Post and The New York Times, asserting Russian intervention to aid Trump’s victory.
January 6, 2017: Politicized Intelligence Assessment Released
  • DNI James Clapper released an Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) claiming Russia intervened to help Trump win, ignoring earlier dissenting intelligence. This report, allegedly based on the Steele dossier, fueled media narratives and set the stage for the Mueller investigation.
2017–2019: Mueller Investigation and Its Fallout
  • The fabricated assessment underpinned Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Trump-Russia collusion, costing tens of millions of dollars. The 2019 Mueller report found no evidence of Trump campaign collusion but affirmed Russian interference efforts, aligning with the politicized ICA. This led to two impeachments and years of political harassment against Trump.
July 18–19, 2025: Gabbard’s Declassification and DOJ Referral
  • DNI Tulsi Gabbard declassified over 100 pages of documents, including emails, memos, and intelligence assessments from 2016–2017. Labeling the Obama administration’s actions a “treasonous conspiracy,” she turned the documents over to the DOJ for potential criminal prosecution of Obama, Comey, Brennan, Clapper, Kerry, Rice, and McCabe.

Intelligence Community’s Unanimous Finding

The core revelation from Gabbard’s declassified documents is the intelligence community’s consensus that Russia did not interfere in the 2016 election. All 17 agencies (CIA, FBI, NSA, DHS, and others) concluded before and after the election that Russia lacked the intent or capability to hack or alter election results. This finding, documented in internal reports and the suppressed December 2016 PDB, directly contradicts the narrative pushed by the Obama administration and amplified by legacy media for years.
 

Strategic Release to Avoid Lawfare Accusations

Gabbard’s decision to release these documents through the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, rather than the DOJ, is a calculated move to sidestep accusations of prosecutorial misconduct or “lawfare.” By making the evidence public and referring it to the DOJ, Gabbard ensures transparency and shifts the responsibility to Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue charges. This approach deflects claims of political retribution, as the allegations originate from intelligence community findings, not a prosecutor’s office.
 

Legal Pathways for Accountability

The documents open several legal avenues for prosecution. Under 18 U.S.C. § 371, conspiracy to defraud the United States allows prosecutors to file charges in any federal district court, bypassing potentially biased Washington, D.C., juries. Additionally, 18 U.S.C. § 3237 permits venue selection in any district touched by the crime, such as New York or Virginia, where less partisan juries may be found. Crucially, there is no statute of limitations for federal treason, meaning figures like Obama, Comey, and Brennan could face charges for their alleged roles. However, military tribunals are not an option, as treason and related crimes are tried in civilian Article III courts, not military commissions, despite some online speculation.
 

Challenges in Securing Convictions

Despite the compelling evidence, convicting high-profile figures like Obama in Washington, D.C., courts is unlikely due to the city’s heavily Democratic jury pool. A 2020 bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee report, which affirmed Russian interference but found no vote tampering or Trump campaign collusion, may also complicate public perception. To overcome these challenges, prosecutors could leverage multi-district venue options or focus on conspiracy charges to pursue justice in less partisan jurisdictions. A “nuclear option” of Congress reorganizing the D.C. federal court system, while theoretically possible, is politically unfeasible given the slim Republican majority.
 

Broader Implications and Public Response

These revelations, if substantiated, expose a deliberate attempt by the Obama administration to sabotage Trump’s presidency through fabricated intelligence, constituting what Gabbard calls an “attempted coup.” The documents undermine years of media narratives and political actions, including the Mueller investigation and Trump’s impeachments. Public reaction, as noted on platforms like X, reflects deep skepticism about D.C. courts’ impartiality, with calls for accountability resonating among Trump supporters. The truth, long obscured, now fuels demands for justice and a reckoning for the alleged misuse of intelligence community power.
 
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Note: This article is based on the provided transcript and declassified documents cited from credible sources, including Turley Talks, The Guardian, Fox News, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Readers are encouraged to review primary sources for a comprehensive understanding.


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