Fact Check: Can Barack Obama Be Arrested Over 'Russia Hoax' Claims?

Trump intensified attacks on Obama after Tulsi Gabbard’s declassified claims on the “Russia hoax.” MAGA supporters spread rumors of Obama’s arrest.

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President Donald Trump has been attacking former President Barack Obama over his policies, with some of his supporters calling for Obama's arrest for treason. However, a fact check reveals that there is no basis for prosecution, as the DOJ has reviewed the evidence and found insufficient grounds for charges.

Tulsi Gabbard, the National Intelligence director, declassified documents alleging Obama was behind the 'Russia hoax,' but the DOJ has dismissed her claims as misleading revisions of history.

As of March 2026, no charges have been filed against Obama or other named officials, and the DOJ is not moving forward with prosecution.