Statement from Patrick Rodenbush, Spokesperson for President Obama

Obama spox responds to allegations by Pres Trump:

“Out of respect for the office of the presidency, our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a response. But these claims are outrageous enough to merit one.…

— Julie Kelly 🇺🇸 (@julie_kelly2) July 22, 2025

… These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction.

Nothing in the document issued last week undercuts the widely accepted conclusion that Russia worked to influence the 2016 presidential election but did not successfully manipulate any votes. These findings were affirmed in a 2020 report by the bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee, led by then-Chairman Marco Rubio."

.@DNIGabbard calls BS on the Obama statement — saying he's "trying to deflect away from what actually happened."

"Led by President Obama, there was an effort to create a document that would serve as a foundation for what would be a years-long coup against President Trump." pic.twitter.com/jC2YKaLKsi

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 22, 2025