Morning Wire Evening Wire: Trump Slams Obama & MLK Files Released | 7.22.25
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Jul 22, 2025 Trump launches a bold accusation against Obama over alleged treason linked to the 2016 investigation. Meanwhile, Ghislaine Maxwell is at the center of a DOJ inquiry, stirring up legal and political tensions. Recent documents regarding the MLK assassination have been revealed, shedding new light on history. On the global stage, significant discussions continue around Iran's nuclear ambitions and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Additionally, local political dynamics shift with Cuomo’s campaign changes and disciplinary actions at Columbia over protests.
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Trump Claims Obama Treason
- Donald Trump accuses Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton of treason for orchestrating a political coup during the 2016 election.
- Declassified emails suggest Obama officials politicized intelligence to launch the Trump-Russia probe.
DOJ Plans Meeting with Maxwell
- Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche plans to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell to seek credible evidence about crimes against victims.
- The DOJ memo finding no client list or grounds for new charges remains in place.
Journal Barred from Trump Trip
- The Wall Street Journal was barred from Trump's Scotland trip following their article on his alleged Epstein ties.
- The White House Correspondents Association called the move government retaliation threatening the First Amendment.