Speaking from the Oval Office on July 22, Trump told reporters, “It’s there, he’s guilty. This was tre.as.on.” He accused Obama of attempting to st.eal the 2016 election and manipulate intelligence to suggest Russian interference. According to Trump, Obama’s administration “tried to obfuscate the election” in ways “nobody’s ever imagined.”

No Evidence Presented
As with past claims, Trump did not provide evidence. His remarks followed comments by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who also accused Obama of a “treasonous conspiracy” tied to Russia’s alleged election interference.

Despite repeated claims, Russia continues to deny any involvement in the 2016 election. The Obama administration had acknowledged attempted interference but maintained it did not affect the final result.

Obama’s Camp Fires Back
Obama’s spokesperson, Patrick Rodenbush, issued a firm statement dismissing Trump’s claims.
“Out of respect for the presidency, our office usually ignores the nonstop misinformation from this White House,” Rodenbush said. “But these claims are outrageous enough to merit a response.”