The Tara Show

The conservative disbelief in the Russian collusion narrative stems from a mix of skepticism about the origins and motivations behind the investigation, as well as concerns over its political implications. Many conservatives view the entire Russian collusion theory—largely popularized by the Mueller investigation—as an attempt by political elites, particularly those in the Democratic Party, to undermine the legitimacy of Donald Trump's 2016 presidential election victory. From the conservative perspective, there is a deep mistrust of how the investigation was initiated, especially regarding the role of intelligence agencies and the FBI. Many argue that the evidence for Russian interference was overblown or misinterpreted and that the investigation was politically motivated, with little regard for actual wrongdoing by Trump or his campaign. Some conservatives believe the probe was a form of "soft coup," intended to delegitimize Trump's presidency and sow division within the country. Conservatives also emphas