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What did Trump accuse Obama of?

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Trump accused Obama of treason, alleging criminal activity related to the 2016 and 2020 election investigations, and claimed Obama directed efforts against him. He also promoted the idea that the Obama administration conspired to undermine his 2016 victory.

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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
10 hours ago
Trump accuses Obama of treason over 2016 election probe

Trump accused Obama of being directly involved in criminal activity related to the 2016 and 2020 election investigations, calling it treason and criminal at the highest level.

Trump accuses Obama of treason over 2016 election probe
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CBS News
10 hours ago
Trump accuses Obama of treason over 2016 election probe

Trump stated he believes President Obama is guilty of treason, escalating his rhetoric on the issue.

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

Trump's allies, referencing declassified documents, called the alleged Obama administration actions a 'treasonous conspiracy' to delegitimize Trump's victory.

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