Trump accused Obama of treason regarding the 2016 election, claiming that declassified documents showed an orchestrated investigation into Russian interference. He stated, "It's there, he's guilty. This was treason," without offering proof. Obama's office responded, calling the allegations bizarre and a weak distraction. They emphasized that the claims were outrageous and warranted a formal statement. A 2017 US intelligence assessment noted Russia's interference, but concluded that its impact was likely limited and did not alter the election's outcome. The office usually refrains from commenting on White House misinformation but deemed this necessary.
Trump stated in the Oval Office that, based on declassified documents, Obama is guilty of treason for allegedly orchestrating an investigation into Russian interference during the 2016 election.
In response, Obama's office labeled Trump's allegations as 'bizarre' and a feeble distraction, asserting that such claims deserved a formal rebuttal due to their outrageous nature.
The US intelligence community's 2017 assessment concluded that while Russia interfered in the 2016 elections, its impact was likely limited and did not change the election outcome.
Obama's spokesperson expressed that out of respect for the presidency, their office usually avoids dignifying misinformation from the White House, but the nature of Trump's claims warranted a response.
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