Former President Obama Responds to Trump's Treason Allegations: A Rare Political Exchange

President Donald Trump revisited persistent complaints regarding the Russia investigation, which dominated his initial term, expressing discontent Tuesday after a report from his intelligence director questioned previously established conclusions about Moscow's interference in the 2016 election. “It’s time to go after people,” Trump asserted from the Oval Office, reiterating unfounded accusations that former President Barack Obama and others committed treason. Although these assertions are not new, they emerge as officials undergo investigations into individuals Trump targets, including those overseeing scrutiny of Russia's actions in 2016. This focus diverges from urgent global threats the administration faces, yet it serves as a rallying point for Trump, seeking to unify his base amidst divisions over the Jeffrey Epstein affair. Responding to Trump’s claims, an Obama spokesman described them as "outrageous" and “a weak attempt at distraction.” The recently released report downplayed Russian electoral interference, igniting further political contention, with Democrats labelling it as flawed and politically driven.