Bulwark Takes Trump’s New Conspiracy Is So Dumb, He Must Think You Are Too
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Jul 25, 2025 Dive into the absurd world of Donald Trump's latest conspiracy theory, where he claims Barack Obama time traveled to rig the 2016 election. The discussion dissects the illogic of these allegations and exposes the lack of evidence behind them. Delve into how Trump's narrative twists timelines, diverting attention from serious allegations against him. The analysis reveals a pattern of distraction strategies that raise concerns about the integrity of political discourse in today's climate.
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Trump's Illogical 2016 Theory
- Donald Trump claimed Democrats tried to rig the 2016 election after it had already happened.
- This conspiracy theory defies logic as the alleged rigging occurred post-election, implying impossible time travel.
Timing Undermines Trump's Claims
- Trump's claims rely on documents released by Tulsi Gabbard alleging Obama manufactured intelligence to frame Russia.
- The timing of the claim—after Trump won—makes it a baseless accusation of post-election manipulation.
Conspiracy as Distraction Tactic
- Trump used the Obama conspiracy theory to divert attention from his own controversies, including the Epstein files.
- He instructed Republicans to pivot to this conspiracy when questioned about Epstein, showing a distraction tactic.