President Donald Trump has made sweeping accusations against former President Barack Obama, claiming he was the mastermind behind the so-called ‘Russiagate’ scandal aimed at linking Trump to Russia. In an interview with Newsmax host Rob Finnerty, Trump described the affair as the ‘biggest scandal in American history,’ vowing that those involved should face ‘a big price.’ The allegations stem from newly declassified materials from Special Counsel John Durham’s 2023 investigation, which connect Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign and senior Obama-era officials to a coordinated conspiracy to fabricate Russia collusion claims against Trump. Trump also accused Obama of personally endorsing and pushing forward Clinton’s efforts, citing documents released by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa).
Despite his demands for accountability, Trump reiterated that he would not interfere with the legal process, leaving the decision on potential indictments to Attorney General Pam Bondi. The interview follows the declassification of documents by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, which allege that Clinton operatives, with assistance from George Soros-linked organizations, orchestrated the Trump-Russia narrative and expected the FBI to play an active role in advancing it. Trump emphasized the gravity of the accusation, calling it the ‘biggest scandal in American history,’ and called for those involved to face ‘a big price.’ The allegations are based on newly declassified documents from Special Counsel John Durham’s 2023 report, which tie Clinton’s 2016 campaign and senior Obama-era officials to the plot.
Trump described the campaign as a ‘totally fake’ conspiracy that inflicted immense damage on innocent people and on the country itself. When asked whether Clinton should face consequences, Trump recalled choosing not to pursue criminal charges after his 2016 victory, despite pressure from supporters to ‘lock her up.’ He said, ‘I had her right under the sights, and I told the people, ‘Look, you can’t do this to a ex-president’s wife.’ And I let Hillary off the hook. And then I come in, and they did the same thing to me. The difference is, they meant it.’ Despite his calls for accountability, Trump emphasized that he would not interfere with the legal process. He said the decision on potential indictments would rest with Attorney General Pam Bondi, whom he praised as doing ‘a terrific job.’ The interview follows the declassification of documents by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, which allege that Clinton operatives, with assistance from George Soros-linked organizations, orchestrated the Trump-Russia narrative and expected the FBI to play an active role in advancing it.