Trump’s DOJ Targets Obama While New Poll Leaves Him Humiliated

August 6, 2025

Donald Trump's Justice Department has launched a federal grand jury investigation targeting former Obama administration officials, including CIA Director John Brennan, FBI Director James Comey, and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper. Trump has escalated his rhetoric by publicly accusing Barack Obama of treason and demanding criminal prosecution, claiming Obama fabricated the Russia investigation to undermine his presidency. Critics view this as dangerous political revenge, particularly concerning given Trump's newly established immunity for "official acts" granted by the Supreme Court.

Who is affected

Former Obama administration officials (specifically John Brennan, James Comey, and James Clapper)
Former President Barack Obama
Donald Trump
The American public and voters (as reflected in polling)

What action is being taken

Trump's Justice Department has convened a federal grand jury to investigate Obama-era officials
Attorney General Pam Bondi is examining whether Obama officials conspired to fabricate the Trump-Russia scandal
Trump is publicly accusing Obama of treason and demanding criminal prosecution
Obama's team is responding by calling the allegations "ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction"
Trump is sharing memes and videos depicting Obama in prison or in submissive positions

Why it matters

This represents an unprecedented situation where a U.S. president is using federal law enforcement to target his predecessor
The investigation appears politically motivated rather than evidence-based, potentially undermining the justice system
With Trump's immunity for "official acts," there are concerns about limited constitutional guardrails to prevent abuse of power
The racial component of Trump's fixation on Obama raises additional concerns about motivations
The polling showing Obama's continued popularity may be intensifying Trump's actions against him

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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