In a rare public response, former President Barack Obama has addressed Donald Trump\u2019s baseless claim that he committed treason by trying to “steal” the 2016 election.<\/p>\n
Trump, 79, made the accusation on July 22, alleging\u2014without evidence\u2014that the Obama administration manipulated intelligence to suggest Russian interference. Obama\u2019s office, usually silent on Trump\u2019s attacks, called the claims \u201cbizarre\u201d and \u201cridiculous.\u201d<\/p>\n
Spokesman Patrick Rodenbush said the allegations were a \u201cweak attempt at distraction,\u201d citing a 2020 bipartisan Senate report confirming Russia tried to influence the election in Trump\u2019s favor, though it did not alter any votes.<\/p>\n
The claims echo recent comments from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who accused Obama officials of a \u201ctreasonous conspiracy\u201d and threatened legal action. Russia continues to deny any interference.<\/p>\n
The controversy resurfaces amid tensions in Trump\u2019s base, following Attorney General Pam Bondi\u2019s reversal on the Epstein case, stating no \u201cclient list\u201d would be released.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
In a rare public response, former President Barack Obama has addressed Donald Trump\u2019s baseless claim that he committed treason by trying to “steal” the 2016 election. Trump, 79, made the accusation on July 22, alleging\u2014without evidence\u2014that the Obama administration manipulated intelligence to suggest Russian interference. Obama\u2019s office, usually silent on Trump\u2019s attacks, called the claims…<\/p>\n