Trump Accuses Obama of Treason, Calls for DOJ Probe Amid Epstein Questions
Trump accused Barack Obama of treason, demanding a DOJ investigation. He also deflected Jeffrey Epstein questions by pivoting to claims of an "Obama coup."
Overview
- Donald Trump publicly accused former President Barack Obama of committing treason, making serious allegations against his predecessor.
- Trump called for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to launch an immediate investigation into his claims of treason against Obama.
- During discussions, Trump strategically deflected questions concerning Jeffrey Epstein, shifting the focus away from the controversial figure.
- To avoid Epstein-related inquiries, Trump redirected the conversation by referencing an alleged "Obama coup," linking it to his accusations.
- The accusations and deflections highlight ongoing political tensions and Trump's strategy of using strong rhetoric to address or avoid sensitive topics.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the "Russiagate" discussion by portraying Tulsi Gabbard's claims as "misleading allegations" and a "contrived distraction." They emphasize political motivations for her statements, suggesting they aim to boost her "political Q-rating" or deflect from other issues. The coverage quickly debunks her narrative, dismissing alternative theories as "silly."
"The government’s intelligence community assessed prior to the 2016 election that Russia did not have the capability to “hack” the election and alter its outcome, but once Trump was elected, and under the direction of Obama himself, then-DNI James Clapper issued a politicized intelligence assessment that falsely concluded Russia had meddled in the election to boost Trump’s campaign."
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FAQ
Donald Trump has not provided any substantiated evidence to support his treason allegations against Barack Obama; his claims are based on statements by Tulsi Gabbard and unsubstantiated accusations about the 2016 election interference investigation.
Obama's office called the accusations 'absurd' and a 'weak attempt at distraction,' emphasizing that widely accepted conclusions show Russia tried but did not succeed in manipulating the 2016 election votes.
Donald Trump referenced an alleged 'Obama coup' as part of a narrative linked to claims of treason, using it strategically to deflect questions about the Justice Department's inquiry into Ghislaine Maxwell and Epstein-related investigations.
Tulsi Gabbard released documents and made statements that Trump cited to accuse Obama of treason related to the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election; however, these claims are considered misleading and unsubstantiated by official sources.
Trump avoided addressing questions about the Justice Department's questioning of Ghislaine Maxwell by pivoting to accusations against Barack Obama, labeling him the 'leader of the gang' and focusing on his treason claims instead.
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