[53114] Barack Obama attacks Donald Trump: Allegations of political use of the Department of Justice

Sharp criticism of the Trump administration by Barack Obama

In a series of statements on May 7, 2026, former US President Barack Obama attacked the conduct of incumbent President Donald Trump. Obama accused Trump of "weaponizing the Department of Justice" and of using extortion and abuse of governmental power.

Allegations regarding the politicization of the justice system

According to خبرفوری‌نیوز | اخبار جنگ | حمله امریکا, a channel that emphasizes war reports and international politics, Obama emphasized that "it is impossible for a president to direct the Attorney General to investigate anyone he defines as a target." According to him, while the Attorney General is subordinate to the executive branch, American tradition requires their independence as the "people's lawyer" and not as the president's personal advisor. Obama cited cases such as James Comey and Letitia James as examples of the abuse of this institution for political needs.

Claims of corruption and conflict of interest

In addition to the legal aspect, آخرین خبر reported that Obama accused Trump of "malfeasance" (conduct defined as embezzlement of public funds) due to the use of the position to promote his private businesses. Obama stated that "the President of the United States should not be involved in side economic activities" that allow foreign governments to invest in his businesses, which creates an inherent conflict of interest.

These reports were also disseminated in channels such as خراسان آنلاین and آخرین خبر لرستان, which present Obama's position as biting criticism of government ethics under Trump.