Former President Barack Obama has broken his silence after Donald Trump accused him of committing tre.as.on. The rare response comes amid escalating rhetoric from the 79-year-old Republican leader.

Trump’s Accusation: “This Was Tre.as.on”

Speaking from the Oval Office on July 22, Trump told reporters, “It’s there, he’s guilty. This was tre.as.on.” He accused Obama of attempting to st.eal the 2016 election and manipulate intelligence to suggest Russian interference. According to Trump, Obama’s administration “tried to obfuscate the election” in ways “nobody’s ever imagined.”

No Evidence Presented

As with past claims, Trump did not provide evidence. His remarks followed comments by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who also accused Obama of a “treasonous conspiracy” tied to Russia’s alleged election interference.

Despite repeated claims, Russia continues to deny any involvement in the 2016 election. The Obama administration had acknowledged attempted interference but maintained it did not affect the final result.

Obama’s Camp Fires Back

Obama’s spokesperson, Patrick Rodenbush, issued a firm statement dismissing Trump’s claims.

“Out of respect for the presidency, our office usually ignores the nonstop misinformation from this White House,” Rodenbush said. “But these claims are outrageous enough to merit a response.”

He added, “These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction.”

Intelligence Reports Undercut Trump’s Narrative

Rodenbush pointed to a bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee report from 2020. The findings revealed that Russia did attempt to sway the 2016 election in Trump’s favor, using political operative Paul Manafort and WikiLeaks.

“The document released last week doesn’t change the accepted conclusion: Russia tried to influence the election but did not alter any votes,” he said.

Tensions Rise Within MAGA Movement

Trump’s latest remarks come as tensions mount within his own base. Controversy erupted after Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that no further Epstein files would be released. She also claimed Jeffrey Epstein had no “client list,” contradicting earlier statements.

Many MAGA supporters expressed outrage, prompting Turning Point USA to host a “Student Action Summit.” The Epstein case dominated discussions.

A Political Battle Intensifies

Obama’s response signals a shift. The gloves may be coming off as both camps prepare for the next chapter in an increasingly bitter political feud.