Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, speaking at the White House, accused former President Barack Obama and his allies of misleading the public and manipulating intelligence to undermine President Trump's administration, alleging actions that "could only be described as a years-long coup and a treasonous conspiracy." Gabbard named former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former FBI Director James Comey, and former CIA Director John Brennan among those involved. President Trump has repeatedly made baseless claims of treason against Obama, asserting Obama's guilt and demanding accountability. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the matter is in the Department of Justice's hands. An Obama spokesperson previously dismissed Trump's claims as "ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction."

Trump's actions follow increased pressure from his right-wing base regarding the handling of information related to Jeffrey Epstein. The accusations come amid ongoing controversies surrounding Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.

Impact Statement: The unsubstantiated accusations further polarize the political climate and raise concerns about the erosion of trust in democratic institutions.