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The Short Version
Donald Trump and Barack Obama have engaged in a long-standing public and political dispute originating with Trump's public questioning of Obama's birthplace and citizenship, continuing through public roasts, campaign criticism, and subsequent accusations of treason and election interference.
Latest Development
Trump shares post calling for Obama's arrest
Trump shared a Truth Social post late Monday night calling for the arrest of Barack Obama and accusing him of treason.
May 12, 2026 · Public statement
The Beef
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Beef timeline
May 12, 2026
Trump shares post calling for Obama's arrest
Public statementTrump shared a Truth Social post late Monday night calling for the arrest of Barack Obama and accusing him of treason.
Source ↗February 14, 2026
Obama addresses political discourse following offensive social media video
Public statementObama commented on a lack of decorum in political discourse after Trump's social media account shared a video containing a clip depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. Trump stated he had not seen the specific clip and declined to apologize.
Source ↗July 22, 2025
Trump accuses Obama of treason over 2016 intelligence handling
AllegationTrump accused Obama of treason and criminal conduct regarding 2016 election intelligence investigations following a report released by DNI Tulsi Gabbard. A spokesperson for Obama called the allegations outrageous, bizarre, and a weak attempt at distraction.
Source ↗October 24, 2012
Trump offers $5 million for Obama's records
Public statementTrump posted a video offering to donate $5 million to charity if Obama released his passport and college records. Obama later responded with humor during an appearance on The Tonight Show.
Source ↗April 30, 2011
Obama roasts Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Public statementFollowing Trump's public questioning of his birthplace, President Obama poked fun at Trump during the White House Correspondents' Association Gala, mocking his TV credentials and presenting a mock-up image of the White House with Trump branding.
Source ↗
Where It Stands
Active. The dispute remains active, with Trump publicly making allegations of treason and sharing social media posts calling for Obama's arrest, while Obama has periodically criticized the political discourse and behavior from Trump's platform.
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Sources
- 1.SourceTrump shares post calling for Obama's arrest · May 12, 2026
- 2.SourceObama addresses political discourse following offensive social media video · Feb 14, 2026
- 3.SourceTrump accuses Obama of treason over 2016 intelligence handling · Jul 22, 2025
- 4.SourceTrump offers $5 million for Obama's records · Oct 24, 2012
- 5.SourceObama roasts Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner · Apr 30, 2011
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