Omnibus Jeffrey Epstein & Ghislaine Maxwell
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Donald Trump has accused Barack Obama of "treason", claiming he plotted to sabotage his first presidency by trying to link him to alleged Russian election meddling.
"They tried to steal the election," Trump said at the White House as he claimed Obama had sought to undermine his 2016 victory over Hillary Clinton.
A spokesman for Obama issued a rare retort, calling Trump's attack "a weak attempt at distraction".
Trump was referring to a report from US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard last week that accused Obama and his national security team of a "years-long coup against President Trump" - findings that Democrats have branded false.
Trump's comments on Tuesday came as he faced questions from reporters about late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who killed himself in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial.
wonder if Ghislaine will be Epsteined?
The president's administration has been under pressure to release more information about the well-connected convicted paedophile.
Obama spokesman Patrick Rodenbush said: "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.
"But these claims are outrageous enough to merit one. These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction."
Obama blasts 'bizarre' Trump claim of 2016 election 'treason' — BBC News
The ex-president slammed claims that he suppressed intelligence as "a weak attempt at distraction".
