Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Obama Rejects Trump's 'Outrageous' Coup and Treason Claims
Former President Donald Trump has accused former President Barack Obama of trying to undermine the 2016 election.
Trump alleges that Obama orchestrated a 'coup' and committed 'treason' by creating intelligence reports about Russian interference.
Obama's office has strongly denied these accusations, calling them ridiculous and a distraction.
The claims originate from a report suggesting Russian entities didn't affect the election through cyberattacks.
Trump wants a criminal investigation into Obama and his associates, including Biden and Comey.
Experts debate the validity of the report, questioning whether it accurately represents the original findings about Russian actions.
Barack Obama's office responded to Donald Trump's claims of a 'coup' attempt.
Trump accused Obama of treason for allegedly manufacturing intelligence reports on Russian interference.
Obama's office called Trump's claims 'outrageous' and a 'weak attempt at distraction.'
The controversy stems from a report by the Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard.
Trump called for a criminal investigation targeting Obama and others.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Barack Obama, Tulsi Gabbard, and associated officials.
- What
- Donald Trump accused Barack Obama of attempting a 'coup' and called for a criminal investigation.
- When
- Following Trump's remarks on Tuesday.
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Trump alleges Obama's actions were treasonous, driven by a desire to influence the 2016 election.
Obama Administration View
Trump Administration View
Russian Interference
Obama Administration View
Russia worked to influence the 2016 presidential election.
Trump Administration View
Russia did not successfully manipulate votes in the 2016 election.
- Accusation
- Obama attempted a coup and committed treason
- Accuser
- Donald Trump
- Accused
- Barack Obama
- Obama's Response
- Called allegations 'outrageous' and a 'weak attempt at distraction.'
- Report in Question
- Report by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard
- Trump's Action
- Called for a criminal investigation against Obama