President Trump criticized former president Barack Obama for his perceived lack of actions towards Russia interference in the 2016 election. "Obama was President up to, and beyond, the 2016 Election. So why didn’t he do something about Russian meddling?" Trump tweeted on Monday.
Obama was President up to, and beyond, the 2016 Election. So why didn’t he do something about Russian meddling?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 19, 2018
This attempt to shift blame is a common Trump tactic. His current blame game comes just days after the Department of Justice announced Special Counsel Robert Mueller indicted 13 Russian entities for allegedly interfering with the 2016 presidential election, according to CNN. Trump went on to tweet about the Russia allegations over the weekend. The New York Times reports there is plenty evidence linking Trump's relationship with Russia.
I never said Russia did not meddle in the election, I said “it may be Russia, or China or another country or group, or it may be a 400 pound genius sitting in bed and playing with his computer.” The Russian “hoax” was that the Trump campaign colluded with Russia – it never did!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 18, 2018
If it was the GOAL of Russia to create discord, disruption and chaos within the U.S. then, with all of the Committee Hearings, Investigations and Party hatred, they have succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. They are laughing their asses off in Moscow. Get smart America!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 18, 2018
Blaming Obama for not doing enough, is not at all true. During his presidency, Obama issued a number of sanctions against Russia, expelled 35 Russian diplomats from the U.S. and ordered two Russian compounds closed, according to The Hill.
Even with this work, Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff believes even more could have been done.Trump commented on the cosign and thanked Schiff.
Finally, Liddle’ Adam Schiff, the leakin’ monster of no control, is now blaming the Obama Administration for Russian meddling in the 2016 Election. He is finally right about something. Obama was President, knew of the threat, and did nothing. Thank you Adam!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 18, 2018
Trump has absolutely no chill.
