Trump blames Obama for protests and press leaks - internet reacts
Donald Trump’s claims that Barack Obama is the instigator behind recent protests and leaks to the media have been largely met with disbelief and mockery online. Although some believe that the president may be onto something.
Trump made the surprise announcement in an interview with ‘Fox and Friends’ on Tuesday, after being asked whether he thought Obama was behind the protests against his administration.
“I think he is behind it. I also think it's politics, that's the way it is,” Trump said. “I think that President Obama is behind it because his people are certainly behind it.”
“And some of the leaks possibly come from that group, which are really serious because they are very bad in terms of national security,” he added.
READ MORE: ‘Obama & his people’ behind White House leaks, protests – Trump
For many, Trump’s statements reeked of ‘fake news’, with people remembering Trump’s past claims, including his citing of anonymous sources to back up his belief that Obama is not an American citizen.
@FoxNews@FoxNewsInsider annnd this is how fake news is spread.
— JPowers (@powersj_tx) February 28, 2017
@passantino@DLindpic.twitter.com/hYDFqEnk0Y
— Chrysippus Pirillo (@ChrisPirillo) February 28, 2017
Trump, the guy who had anonymous sources telling him Obama was Kenyan, again criticizes anonymous sources: pic.twitter.com/pBBmdQv91I
— Jordan Uhl (@JordanUhl) February 28, 2017
@passantino Damn Obama is an efficient man. He can vacation and run a resistance at the same time.
— Amanda (@TnTnTx03) February 28, 2017
@Nowsolarwa He is D-E-L-U-S-I-O-N-A-L! #ImpeachTrannonNow
— Kendra Burden (@KCBurden1) February 28, 2017
In fact, many people agreed with Trump’s claims. Organizing for Action, a group set up during Obama’s presidential campaign, along with the Center for American Progress, owned by former Obama chief of staff John Podesta, are among the groups offering support to grassroots movements protesting Trump’s policies.
There is, however, no evidence of Obama’s involvement or that any of the leaks are his handiwork.
@FoxNews@FoxNewsInsider Obama and his corrupt gang in every facet of govt is still trying to bring America to ashes. His goal isn't done
— Annie Alexander (@AnnieAl72107182) February 28, 2017
Obama is running an underground dark govt and needs to be jailed for TREASON. Period. This is serious! And real news. @FoxNews
— Sheri Webb (@TrumpSheri) February 28, 2017
@FoxNews. Absolutely the leakers are from Obama's duplicitous regime. Obama holdovers are like a "cuckoo in the nest"! Never trust them!
— Bertie (@Bertie07758773) February 28, 2017
@POTUS You hit the 'nail on the head' when you said Obama is involved in radical protests. Look to his OFA non profit group and other groups
— SoFineMammy26 (@SoFineMammy26) February 28, 2017
Some said Trump was seeking to deflect blame to Obama instead of dealing with his own shortcomings. One tweeter reminded the internet of Richard Nixon’s efforts to blame the Watergate scandal on the Kennedys.
@FoxNews BLame..blame game.. Never take responsibility for his own actions..EGO.. will never be popular unless it's for NEGATIVE actions
— CJ Plumb (@antiquelove1234) February 28, 2017
@BraddJaffy God almighty, I have never disliked anyone more than I dislike Donald Trump. Such a baby.... STOP BLAMING EVERYONE ELSE.
— Rachel Mager (@rachelmm2001) February 28, 2017
@Independent Donny grow up! 😂😂'It wasn't me, it's always you!" Doesn't work anymore, you are a grownup, take responsibility #POTUS#crying
— Dr. Akvile Ignotaite (@akvile_i) February 28, 2017
Trump says Obama is "behind" the protests against him, just as Nixon & his aides insisted the Kennedys were behind the Watergate probe. pic.twitter.com/6SsfxBdP5O
— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) February 28, 2017
Members of the #Resistance - largely Clinton supporters aiming to counter Trump’s policies - took the president’s statements as an indication of the movement’s success.
#trump Blames #Obama for Anti-Trump Protests https://t.co/krT53H9obe#TheResistance is working!#Resist#donaldtrump#Lies
— #TheResistance (@oscartre) February 28, 2017
#resist We are making Trump sweat. His accusing Obama of leading us shows how strong he believes us to be. #theresistance is US, keep going!
— RebelJP (@ResistJP) February 28, 2017
Obama, Soros, DNC and anybody else is behind #theresistance movement according to #SCROTUS. Like we need anyone to pay/help us to HATE YOU?
— nasty_Vanda (@amytgr) February 28, 2017
This is what Obama was doing when you all launched #TheResistance. Someone should tell @realDonaldTrumphttps://t.co/vP8ojynR7dpic.twitter.com/Y4RHW0u15O
— Occupy Wall Street (@OccupyWallStNYC) February 28, 2017
