Lava Lovo

President Donald Trump is making headlines after a bombshell accusation delivered from the Oval Office—accusing Barack Obama of “treason.” In a private but now widely reported conversation, Trump claimed Obama had weaponized U.S. intelligence agencies to spy on his 2016 campaign, calling it “the biggest political scandal in American history.” According to Trump, Obama knowingly authorized illegal surveillance to undermine his election chances, which he says constitutes treason against the United States. The president doubled down on the claim, saying, “They tried to take down a sitting president before I even got into office.” Legal scholars are pushing back, warning that treason is a constitutional term reserved for aiding enemies during wartime—not political rivalries. Still, Trump’s supporters are echoing the charge, fueling a wave of calls for investigations. Obama has remained silent on the matter, but critics say Trump’s accusation is a distraction tactic as he faces mounting political pressure and legal scrutiny.