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July 23, 2025

Trump Claims Obama Committed "Treason"
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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard says she's submitted a
criminal referral to the Department of Justice, seeking to bring charges
against Barack Obama, claiming the former president led a "treasonous
conspiracy" to mislead the public on Russia's role in the 2016 election.
Her wild accusations came as Trump posted an AI-generated video
depicting Obama's arrest in the Oval Office by federal agents. In a
lengthy rant to reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump
repeatedly claimed without evidence that Obama had committed "treason" -
a crime punishable by death in the U.S.

President Donald Trump: "This is like proof, irrefutable proof, that
Obama was sedatious [sic], that Obama led - was trying to lead a coup."

In a statement, former President Barack Obama condemned President
Trump's allegations as "bizarre" and a "weak attempt at distraction."


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