Obama Responds to Trump’s Treason Allegation: “A Weak Attempt at Distraction”

In a rare public response, former President Barack Obama—through spokesperson Patrick Rodenbush—dismissed Donald Trump’s latest treason accusations as “outrageous” and a “weak attempt at distraction.” Trump, now 79 and the GOP frontrunner for 2024, recently claimed Obama tried to “steal” the 2016 election by manipulating intelligence on Russian interference.

The renewed claim aligns with remarks by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who accused Obama-era officials of a “treasonous conspiracy.” Rodenbush countered that such accusations are baseless, referencing the 2020 bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee report confirming Russian interference intended to aid Trump—though no votes were altered.

The resurfacing of 2016 election conspiracies comes as Trump supporters express frustration over the DOJ’s recent stance on the Epstein investigation, including a reversal by Attorney General Pam Bondi on releasing related documents.

Amid growing political tensions, Obama’s office emphasized the importance of defending truth over fueling misinformation. While Obama has typically avoided engaging Trump directly, this response signals the stakes may be too high to remain silent.

As the 2024 election approaches, history itself is becoming a renewed battleground.