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Many argue that the relentless focus on Russia meddling—despite a lack of conclusive evidence—has done lasting harm to trust in electoral processes. It’s claimed that the investigation efforts, for years, sought to find a connection that ultimately proved to be elusive or fabricated, thereby undermining Trump’s legitimacy and casting a shadow over his presidency.
Despite the claims of failure and exhaustion of the collusion narrative, critics believe the effort was "very successful" in its goal to destabilize Trump’s first term by casting doubt on the legitimacy of his election. The frustration is palpable, with some asserting that the entire episode was "manufactured" and driven by political motives rather than factual evidence.