Trump Accuses Obama of Treason, Cites Immunity in Russiagate Claims
Donald Trump has accused former President Barack Obama of being the "ringleader" of Russiagate and committing treason, claiming Obama is likely immune from prosecution.
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Overview
- Donald Trump has publicly accused former President Barack Obama of being the "ringleader" of Russiagate and committing treason, making serious allegations against his predecessor.
- Trump claims Obama engaged in "criminal acts" related to the 2016 election, asserting that Obama "owes him big" for these alleged actions.
- Trump believes the Supreme Court's recent ruling on presidential immunity would likely protect Obama from prosecution for these alleged offenses.
- Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard reportedly declassified a report revealing evidence against Obama concerning a "Russia-connected coup."
- In response to Trump's allegations, Obama's spokesperson has dismissed the claims as "outrageous and bizarre," refuting the accusations made against the former president.
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Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally, presenting a balanced account of the political exchange between Donald Trump and Barack Obama. They focus on reporting the claims and counter-claims from both sides, providing necessary context from official reports and statements without injecting editorial bias or loaded language. The coverage prioritizes factual reporting over narrative shaping.
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Trump accuses Obama of being the 'ringleader' of Russiagate, suggesting involvement in 'criminal acts' related to the 2016 election. However, specific actions are not detailed in this context.
Tulsi Gabbard declassified documents indicating that the intelligence community lacked evidence of Russian President Vladimir Putin's intent to help elect Donald Trump in 2016. Despite this, intelligence was published suggesting otherwise under Obama's direction.
Obama's spokesperson dismissed Trump's claims as 'outrageous and bizarre', refuting any involvement by the former president.
The Supreme Court recently ruled on presidential immunity, which Trump believes could protect Obama from prosecution. However, specific details of the ruling are not provided in the current context.
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