The CNN reporter accused Gabbard of “only releasing these documents now to improve your standing with the president.”

She directly implicated then-President Barack Obama and top intelligence officials in what she called a “treasonous conspiracy” aimed at damaging Donald Trump’s reputation. She argued that the investigation into Trump’s alleged ties to Russia was driven by fabricated evidence.

CNN's coverage of Tulsi Gabbard's Wednesday press briefing ended after about three minutes, despite host Jim Scuitto's comment that this is an "extreme allegation." See more from Gabbard's comments be