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Is there any evidence that Barack Obama committed treason?

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There is no evidence that Barack Obama committed treason. Investigations and declassified documents have not substantiated claims of criminal activity or treason by Obama related to the 2016 election probe or Russian interference. Multiple bipartisan reviews reaffirm findings of Russian influence campaigns but do not implicate Obama in treason.

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Trump accuses Obama of treason over 2016 election probe

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  • Donald Trump accused Barack Obama of treason over the 2016 election probe. 6s
  • Trump claimed Obama directly ordered actions related to the investigation. 11s
  • The accusations were made during a meeting with the president of the Philippines. 49s
  • A special counsel investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing or direction by Obama. 2m 4s
  • Trump's statements mark a significant escalation in rhetoric against his predecessor. 2m 24s
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Trump accuses Obama of treason over 2016 election probe
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CBS News
9 hours ago
Trump accuses Obama of treason over 2016 election probe

A special counsel investigation led by John Durham found no evidence that intelligence was falsified or that Obama directed efforts against Trump.

Tulsi Gabbard claims Obama admin 'conspiracy' to subvert 2016 election
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1 day ago
Tulsi Gabbard claims Obama admin 'conspiracy' to subvert 2016 election

There was ultimately no evidence that the alleged conspiracy or criminal activity happened in 2016 or any time since.

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