Obama's office rebuked Trump's accusations of "treason" and election rigging, calling them "ridiculous" and a distraction. Trump made these claims after being questioned about Jeffrey Epstein, pivoting to Obama's alleged "criminality." He cited allegations from Tulsi Gabbard and John Ratcliffe about manipulated intelligence.
Obama's spokesperson said the administration was misleading about its information. He emphasized that Russia influenced the 2016 election but didn't manipulate votes, a conclusion supported by a Senate report. The White House praised Gabbard's transparency.
Gabbard alleges documents show Russia didn't interfere for Trump's benefit, citing a pulled intelligence assessment. The Obama administration never claimed cyberattacks impacted results, but did say Russia interfered through leaks and misinformation. A special counsel's report was critical of the FBI but found no criminality. The Senate report confirmed Russia's intent to assist the Trump campaign. Democrats criticized the administration's actions as a rewrite of history and a distraction.
5 Comments
Matzomaster
The Senate report backs up Obama’s stance. Let’s stick to the facts instead of falling for Trump's drama!
Muchacho
Finally, someone is calling out the ridiculous accusations! Obama’s team is right; it's time to stop the distractions.
Leonardo
Intelligence assessments are complex, and oversimplifying them for political gain is detrimental! Let's stay informed.
Raphael
Obama’s rebuke just feels like a political game. People should be concerned about election integrity, not party lines.
Muchacha
The Obama team is right on the money. Leaving the past behind and focusing on the future is the way forward.