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Trump, Mossad, Yossi Cohen, and Russia as the cover in Elections 2016 and 2024 – G | B

The claim that “Trump-Russia” was a cover for “Trump-Mossad” in the 2016 and 2024 U.S. elections, involving Yossi Cohen and the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, stems from a mix of conspiracy theories and some documented interactions. Here’s a concise analysis based on available information:

• Trump and Mossad/Yossi Cohen: Yossi Cohen, Mossad director from 2016 to 2021, reportedly met with Trump’s team in December 2016 to discuss security issues like the Iran nuclear deal and Syria. This was organized by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, with Ambassador Ron Dermer present. Such meetings are not unusual for intelligence agencies engaging with incoming administrations, but they’ve fueled speculation of deeper involvement.
• Alleged Mossad Influence: A 2023 Nation article details Israeli operatives, including an agent linked to Netanyahu, engaging with Trump’s campaign in 2016. For instance, an Israeli minister met Roger Stone, and Psy Group, a private intelligence firm with Mossad ties, proposed “Project Rome” to Rick Gates, aiming to influence voters via fake social media accounts. These efforts, while documented, were not conclusively linked to Mossad’s official operations or Cohen himself.
• Russia as a Cover: Posts on X by

  @mikenov

  in April 2025 claim the “Trump-Russia” narrative (Russiagate) masked a “Trump-Mossad” operation, citing the FBI’s “Crossfire Hurricane” investigation as a misdirection. However, these claims lack corroboration from credible sources. The Mueller Report confirmed Russian interference via hacking and disinformation (Project Lakhta, ordered by Putin) to boost Trump and undermine Clinton, with no mention of Mossad.

• October Surprise: Some sources, like octobersurprise2016.org, allege Mossad’s involvement in the 2016 “October Surprise” (Anthony Weiner’s laptop affair), orchestrated by FBI figures like James Kallstrom and Charles McGonigal, with Cohen’s knowledge. These claims are speculative, unsupported by mainstream evidence, and dismissed as conspiracy theories.

• Trump and Mossad/Yossi Cohen: No direct evidence links Cohen or Mossad to Trump’s 2024 campaign. Cohen, no longer Mossad chief, was speculated to enter Israeli politics but chose to extend his role at SoftBank. His 2024 activities focused on hostage negotiations post-October 7, 2023, not U.S. elections.
• Russia’s Role: U.S. intelligence confirmed Russia’s interference in 2024, mirroring 2016 and 2020, to boost Trump and undermine Democrats (Biden, Harris) through disinformation, fake social media accounts, and Tenet Media’s $9.7M operation. Russia’s motive was tied to U.S. support for Ukraine. No evidence suggests Mossad involvement or Russia as a cover for Israeli actions.
• Conspiracy Claims: The same X posts assert a 2024 “Crossfire Typhoon-Hurricane” operation, implying Mossad’s hidden role. These remain unverified, with no credible reports linking Mossad or Cohen to 2024 election interference.

• Russia’s Interference: Extensive evidence from U.S. intelligence, the Mueller Report, and DOJ indictments confirms Russia’s role in 2016 and 2024. The “Russia as cover” theory lacks substantiation and ignores this robust documentation.
• Mossad’s Alleged Role: While Israeli operatives engaged with Trump’s 2016 campaign, these were likely private or semi-official efforts, not a Mossad-led conspiracy. Cohen’s 2016 meetings with Trump’s team align with standard diplomatic outreach. Claims of Mossad orchestrating election outcomes are speculative and unsupported by primary sources.
• Conspiracy Origins: The “Trump-Mossad” narrative appears amplified by fringe sources and X posts, possibly to deflect from Russia’s documented actions or to push anti-Israel tropes. Without corroboration, these claims should be approached skeptically.