Trump URGED To Arrest Obama

A conservative commentator is calling for the arrest and prosecution of Barack Obama as a midterm election strategy, reviving unproven allegations that were thoroughly investigated and dismissed years ago.

Story Snapshot

Wayne Allyn Root claims Obama ordered illegal spying on Trump’s 2016 campaign and urges prosecution to energize Republican voters for upcoming midterm elections
Root proposes Joe DiGenova, a Trump ally and former U.S. Attorney, as the ideal prosecutor to pursue charges against the former president
No arrests, indictments, or official legal actions have occurred, and Special Counsel John Durham’s multi-year investigation found no evidence of Obama-led conspiracy
The claims rely on allegations from the 2016-2020 “Obamagate” narrative that produced no criminal charges despite extensive scrutiny

The Case Built on Empty Foundations

Wayne Allyn Root’s latest column resurrects claims that Obama personally orchestrated surveillance of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign through multiple federal agencies. Root alleges a vast conspiracy involving the DOJ, CIA, FBI, and NSA, with shadowy figures like George Soros and the World Economic Forum pulling strings behind the scenes. The problem with this narrative? It has been investigated exhaustively and found baseless. Special Counsel John Durham spent four years examining the origins of the Russia investigation and, while criticizing some FBI procedures, uncovered no evidence of Obama directing illegal spying operations. Root’s proposal treats speculation as settled fact.

A Prosecutor in Search of a Crime

Root champions Joe DiGenova as the perfect person to pursue Obama. DiGenova, a former U.S. Attorney turned vocal Trump defender, was considered for Justice Department roles during Trump’s first term. Root frames this as a winning political strategy rather than a legitimate legal pursuit. The suggestion is transparent: use the justice system as a weapon to rally supporters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. This approach transforms prosecution from a tool of accountability into a campaign tactic. No evidence suggests DiGenova has been appointed to any prosecutorial role, and no legal filings or official actions have materialized from Root’s rhetorical call to arms.

History Repeating Without Evidence

The allegations echo Trump’s 2017 claims that Obama wiretapped Trump Tower, assertions that investigators debunked. The FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane investigation targeted specific individuals connected to the Trump campaign based on national security concerns about Russian interference, not because Obama issued personal orders to spy on a political opponent. FISA warrants on Carter Page, a Trump advisor, followed legal procedures, however flawed their execution may have been. The Durham investigation was supposed to expose this alleged conspiracy. It did not. Instead, it produced one conviction for document alteration and acquittals in other cases, hardly the smoking gun Root’s narrative requires.

The Dangerous Precedent Nobody Considers

Prosecuting former presidents based on unsubstantiated conspiracy theories establishes a precedent that cuts both ways. If Obama faces charges without credible evidence, what prevents future administrations from weaponizing the justice system against Trump, or any ex-president, using similarly thin rationales? The Nixon pardon in 1974 established a norm against prosecuting former presidents precisely to avoid this cycle of political retribution. Root’s proposal abandons that wisdom. The short-term political gain of energizing a base pales against the long-term damage to institutional trust and the rule of law. This is not about holding powerful people accountable; it is about manufacturing outrage for electoral advantage.

Root’s columns appear on platforms known for promoting unverified claims and conspiracy theories, not rigorous investigative journalism. His latest installment ties Obama’s alleged crimes to vague references about Biden and unsigned documents, expanding the conspiracy without adding substantive proof. The lack of mainstream corroboration or expert validation speaks volumes. Political commentary serves a purpose in democratic debate, but presenting opinion as prosecutable fact crosses a line. Voters deserve better than recycled allegations dressed up as breaking revelations. If Obama committed crimes, evidence should drive prosecution, not poll numbers. Root offers none, just political theater masquerading as justice.