Trump Accuses Obama of Treason Over 2016 Election Probe

President Donald Trump has intensified his accusations against former President Barack Obama, alleging that Obama and his associates committed treason by attempting to rig the 2016 election and politicizing intelligence related to Russian interference. During a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Trump dismissed the growing calls for transparency around the Jeffrey Epstein case as a "witch hunt" and deflected questions about the Justice Department's efforts to interview Epstein's associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. Trump urged the Justice Department to investigate Obama, Joe Biden, and other Obama administration officials, despite legal challenges such as statutes of limitations. These remarks appear to be an attempt to shift public and political attention away from the Epstein controversy, which has caused division among Republicans. Trump cited a report by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard alleging misconduct by Obama-era officials, framing the issue as a more pressing "witch hunt." The president's strategy underscores a broader effort to direct law enforcement resources toward his political rivals while minimizing scrutiny of his own administration's handling of the Epstein case.