Trump Accuses Obama of Treason, Obama Responds

President Donald Trump has publicly accused former President Barack Obama of 'treason,' calling for his prosecution over alleged efforts to fabricate intelligence about Russian interference in the 2016 election. Trump and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard claim newly released documents show Obama, James Comey, John Brennan, and James Clapper orchestrated a plot to undermine Trump's presidency, and criminal referrals have been sent to the Justice Department. These allegations contradict findings from multiple bipartisan investigations and watchdog reports, which concluded Russia interfered to help Trump in 2016 but found no evidence of vote manipulation or a coup. Obama responded by calling Trump's accusations 'outrageous' and a distraction, citing the Senate Intelligence Committee's affirmation of Russian interference. Critics and fact-checkers emphasize the lack of substantiation for Trump's claims. The episode marks an intensification of Trump's efforts to target his predecessors and political opponents through the justice system.