President Donald Trump has reignited a bitter feud with former President Barack Obama by publically accusing him of committing treason—a serious and unprecedented charge—connected to the intelligence assessment on Russian interference in the 2016 election.

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At a press briefing in the Oval Office alongside Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Trump claimed that “Obama was leading a coup” and demanded the Department of Justice pursue criminal charges against him. He referred to newly declassified documents from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, alleging they provide “irrefutable proof” that Obama and his allies undermined democracy by politicizing intelligence gathering.

The move appears to be part of a broader effort to shift public attention from Trump’s own legal and political challenges, notably the ongoing Epstein scandal. Critics argue Trump is using these explosive allegations as a distraction tactic.

Key reactions:

Obama’s office swiftly condemned the allegations as “outrageous” and “a weak attempt at distraction,” pointing to past bipartisan investigations that upheld the legitimacy of the election inquiry. Media commentators and political analysts widely denounced Trump’s remarks as unfounded and politically motivated. CNN described the accusations as “wildly misleading,” while the former head of the Senate Intelligence Committee affirmed that Russia did interfere in the 2016 election but found no evidence Obama altered vote results. Pop culture reaction: On The View, co-host Joy Behar remarked that Trump is “so jealous” of Obama—calling him “everything that he is not,” including smart, accomplished, and poised. Co-host Sunny Hostin added that Trump’s obsession with Obama is immature and used to divert from pressing issues, especially the Epstein controversy.

But the feud isn’t limited to statements: Trump has also shared digitally manipulated content, including an AI-generated video showing FBI agents arresting Obama in the Oval Office, and viral social-media memes depicting Obama fleeing from a police chase—satirical acts meant to portray him as criminal.

⚠️ Why It Matters:

The escalation comes as legal pressure mounts on Trump over the Epstein case and broader concerns around transparency and accountability. It reflects a persistent pattern: for years, Trump has fueled conspiracy theories—such as “birtherism” and “Obamagate”—against Obama, often without credible evidence.