Trump Applauds Gabbard Amid Obama Conspiracy Claim

During a private gathering, Trump reportedly said, “Tulsi… she is like the hottest in the room right now” He meant “hot” as in politically relevant, not appearance-based

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Gabbard claimed the Obama administration fabricated intelligence to falsely link Trump to Russia in 2016—a so-called “years-long coup”

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Trump amplified Gabbard’s claim, stating that Obama and his allies "committed treason" and demanded DOJ action

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These remarks came amid renewed public interest in the Epstein case, with Trump facing scrutiny

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Barack Obama’s spokesperson dismissed the claims as “a desperate distraction,” calling it a clear attempt to shift focus

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Once a Democrat, Gabbard has shifted politically and now serves under Trump’s administration in a high-profile intelligence role

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