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Trump Calls for Barack Obama's Arrest Over Alleged 'Coup Attempt' During 2016 Election [View all]
Trump Calls for Barack Obama's Arrest Over Alleged 'Coup Attempt' During 2016 ElectionInternational Business Times (UK)
The volatile political landscape in Washington has reached a fever pitch as President Donald Trump has once again targeted his predecessor with explosive allegations of criminal misconduct. In a move that has stunned constitutional experts and delighted his core supporters, the 45th and 47th President took to Truth Social to demand the immediate arrest of Barack Obama for an alleged 'coup attempt'.
This latest escalation stems from long-standing claims that the Obama administration orchestrated a 'coup attempt' to prevent Trump from taking office nearly a decade ago. While the rhetoric of 'treason' and 'spying' has been a hallmark of Trump's political identity since the 2016 campaign, the current environment feels markedly different. With a second term in full swing and newfound institutional support, the President's call for the prosecution of a former commander-in-chief represents an unprecedented challenge to American democratic norms.
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Trump went further and added, 'ARREST OBAMA NOW!' Trump first accused Obama of the same allegation during his first term of presidency, claiming that the former President tried to rig the election, along with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Joe Biden. Obama was reportedly the 'ring leader' in what he considered a 'criminal' operation at the highest level.
Barack Obama's office has historically avoided engaging with Trump's social media attacks, but the severity of the 'treason' charge prompted a rare and pointed response. A spokesperson for the former President released a statement in July 2025 refuting Trump's allegation, calling it 'outrageous'. 'Out of respect for the office of the presidency, our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a response', the statement from Obama's office read, according to The Guardian. 'But these claims are outrageous enough to merit one. These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction'.
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This latest escalation stems from long-standing claims that the Obama administration orchestrated a 'coup attempt' to prevent Trump from taking office nearly a decade ago. While the rhetoric of 'treason' and 'spying' has been a hallmark of Trump's political identity since the 2016 campaign, the current environment feels markedly different. With a second term in full swing and newfound institutional support, the President's call for the prosecution of a former commander-in-chief represents an unprecedented challenge to American democratic norms.
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Trump went further and added, 'ARREST OBAMA NOW!' Trump first accused Obama of the same allegation during his first term of presidency, claiming that the former President tried to rig the election, along with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Joe Biden. Obama was reportedly the 'ring leader' in what he considered a 'criminal' operation at the highest level.
Barack Obama's office has historically avoided engaging with Trump's social media attacks, but the severity of the 'treason' charge prompted a rare and pointed response. A spokesperson for the former President released a statement in July 2025 refuting Trump's allegation, calling it 'outrageous'. 'Out of respect for the office of the presidency, our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a response', the statement from Obama's office read, according to The Guardian. 'But these claims are outrageous enough to merit one. These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction'.
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Trump doubles down.
Barack Obama responds but stays sane.
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