Trump Repeats Baseless Claims of Obama's 'Treason' Amid New Intelligence Report

President Donald Trump has once again raised unfounded allegations against former President Barack Obama, accusing him and other officials of engaging in treason. The claim, which has been widely dismissed as false, was made during a press briefing from the Oval Office, where Trump emphasized his intent to 'go after people' associated with the previous administration.

Trump's comments come in the wake of a new intelligence report from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, which sought to challenge established conclusions regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election. The report, however, failed to provide new evidence to support its claims and has been criticized as politically motivated.

Despite the report's attempts to downplay the extent of Russian involvement, multiple investigations—including those led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, the House and Senate Intelligence Committees—have consistently confirmed that Russia interfered in the 2016 election. These findings were not limited to cyberattacks on election systems but also included efforts such as the hacking and leaking of Democratic emails and the use of fake social media content to sow discord.

Obama’s post-presidential office responded to Trump’s accusations with a rare statement, calling the claims 'outrageous' and 'ridiculous.' Patrick Rodenbush, a spokesperson for Obama, emphasized that such allegations were a weak attempt to distract from more pressing issues.

Meanwhile, the Trump administration has faced criticism for diverting attention from critical national security concerns to revisit old grievances. The timing of these claims has also raised eyebrows, as they come amid ongoing investigations into former officials, including former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey.

Trump’s recent outburst was prompted by questions about the Justice Department’s inquiry into Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein, who was recently convicted for her role in Epstein’s abuse of underage girls. Trump dismissed the investigation as a 'witch hunt' and a continuation of previous investigations into his administration.

Despite the lack of evidence supporting his claims, Trump continues to rally his base with conspiracy theories, even as Democrats and intelligence officials reaffirm the legitimacy of past investigations into Russian interference. The debate over the Russia probe remains a contentious issue, with both sides accusing the other of politicizing the intelligence community.