Trump accuses Obama of treason in escalating attacks over 2016 Russia probe

Former U.S. President Barack Obama and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speak at an event in Washington, D.C. on January 9, 2025. Ricky Carioti/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump accused former President Barack Obama of "treason" on Tuesday, accusing him, without providing evidence, of leading an effort to falsely tie him to Russia and undermine his 2016 presidential campaign.

A spokesperson for Obama denounced Trump's claims, saying "these bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction."