Russia Gate refers to the allegations that the Russian government interfered in the 2016 U.S. presidential election to benefit Donald Trump. The controversy began with reports of Russian hacking into the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the dissemination of stolen emails. These actions raised questions about the integrity of the electoral process and the potential collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian officials.

The Russian collusion hoax refers to the allegations that the Russian government conspired with individuals associated with Donald Trump's presidential campaign to influence the outcome of the 2016 election.