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Is there any evidence that Obama committed treason?

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There is no evidence that Obama committed treason. Accusations by Trump and others are not supported by investigations or declassified documents, and have been dismissed by bipartisan reports and official reviews.

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Trump accuses Obama of treason in attacks over 2016 Russia probe

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  • President Trump accused former President Obama of treason, alleging a conspiracy to undermine the 2016 election. 4s
  • Trump's claims were based on recent comments by intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard. 28s
  • Official reviews and declassified documents contradict the treason allegations. 46s
  • Trump has faced pressure from his supporters to release information about Jeffrey Epstein. 1m 1s
  • Obama's spokesperson rejected the allegations as 'bizarre' and a distraction. 2m 0s
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Trump accuses Obama of treason in attacks over 2016 Russia probe
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Reuters
12 hours ago
Trump accuses Obama of treason in attacks over 2016 Russia probe

Trump accused Obama of treason without providing evidence, alleging Obama led an effort to falsely tie him to Russia.

Trump accuses Obama of treason in attacks over 2016 Russia probe
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Reuters
12 hours ago
Trump accuses Obama of treason in attacks over 2016 Russia probe

The treason charge is contradicted by a CIA review, a bipartisan Senate report, and the documents declassified by Tulsi Gabbard.

Trump accuses Obama of treason over 2016 election probe
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CBS News
1 day ago
Trump accuses Obama of treason over 2016 election probe

Special counsel 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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CBS America
2 days ago
Tulsi Gabbard claims Obama admin 'conspiracy' to subvert 2016 election

Tulsi Gabbard called it a treasonous conspiracy, but the released documents do not provide hard evidence of criminal acts by Obama.

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