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Obama pushes back on Trump's ‘outrageous' and ‘bizarre' treason claim

On July 22, 2025 in the Oval Office, Donald Trump accused Obama of treason, while calling for DOJ action.
CNN reported that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released a report alleging Obama fabricated Russian interference and orchestrated a `years-long coup`.
In response, Obama's spokesman Patrick Rodenbush called the report `outrageous` and `ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction`, while reaffirming the election findings.
The bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee reaffirmed Russia’s interference findings, with Marco Rubio confirming the assessment.
Harvard professor Ryan Enos warned that authoritarianism is `right here in front of us`, as Trump’s threats to arrest opponents fuel concern.

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Real Clear Politics

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Obama's Patience Wears Thin in Response to Trump Hysterics

In terms of day-to-day events, the former president tends to steer clear of the arena. There are, however, occasional exceptions.

1 hour ago·Chicago, United States

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The Source

Center

The Source |Barack Obama Fires Back at Trump’s Treason Claims, Calls Them “Bizarre” and “Outrageous”

Former President Barack Obama is not known for responding to the noise, but this time, his office broke its silence. After Donald Trump accused Obama of committing treason and rigging… The post Barack Obama Fires Back at Trump’s Treason Claims, Calls Them “Bizarre” and “Outrageous” appeared first on .

7 hours ago

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Boston Globe

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Targeting Obama, Trump’s retribution campaign takes another turn - The Boston Globe

After focusing his second-term ire on other individuals and institutions, President Trump is again seeking prosecution of his most prominent rivals.

9 hours ago·Boston, United States

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Corriere Della Sera

Center

Obama Responds to Trump's Accusations of Treachery: "Bizzarre and Ridiculous, a Weak Attempt to Create Distraction"

Trump and Gabbard's statements have aroused a rare reply from Obama's office

10 hours ago·Italy

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telex.hu

Lean Left

Barack Obama Responds to Donald Trump's Accusation of Treason

Trump says Obama tried to stage a coup against him after his 2016 presidential election victory.

10 hours ago

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Staten Island Advance

Center

Obama blasts Trump with heated 4-word pushback after 2016 election ‘treason’ charge

It looks like the two ex-presidents aren’t getting along so well anymore. Former President Barack Obama pushed back hard after President Donald Trump accused him of treason.

11 hours ago·Richmond County, United States

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