Trump Calls DOJ to Prosecute Obama over Russia 'Hoax' Allegations

President Donald Trump has repeatedly accused former President Barack Obama of orchestrating a "treasonous conspiracy" to fabricate the Russia investigation, labeling it the "crime of the century" and calling for Obama and other Obama administration officials, including Joe Biden, James Comey, and James Clapper, to be prosecuted. Trump based his accusations on a report released by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who referred the matter to the Justice Department, alleging the Obama administration manufactured intelligence to falsely suggest Russian interference in the 2016 election. Despite bipartisan investigations concluding Russia did attempt to influence the election in Trump's favor, Trump insists the entire probe was a hoax and a failed coup attempt to overturn his 2016 victory. Trump has urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to act on these referrals, suggesting severe consequences for those involved, and has amplified these claims with AI-generated videos depicting Obama in an orange jumpsuit. Critics view these accusations as an effort to distract from controversies surrounding Trump, including his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and his own legal challenges. The allegations and calls for prosecution underscore ongoing political tensions and disputes over the legitimacy of the Russia investigation and related intelligence.