One of Donald Trump's biggest concerns is over potential leaks in his administration dealing with the alleged scandal of Russian interference and his claims that Barack Obama wiretapped Trump Tower. After the FBI and Congress found no evidence to back up the allegations, the president lashed out on Twitter.
Trump on Twitter
It was just over two weeks ago that Donald Trump took to his Twitter account and accused former President Barack Obama of wiretapping Trump Tower in an attempt to spy on him during the 2016 presidential election. The allegations quickly took over the news cycle, especially since the president never presented proof to validate the claims.
Since then, the White House has not yet revealed any evidence, while Congress, the FBI, and the Department of Justice have all dismissed the conspiracy. As seen on his Twitter account on March 20, the former host of "The Apprentice" is not convinced that his claim is inaccurate.
James Clapper and others stated that there is no evidence Potus colluded with Russia. This story is FAKE NEWS and everyone knows it!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 20, 2017
Taking to social media, Donald Trump believes the FBI and Democrats in Congress are lying about Barack Obama spying on Trump Tower, and is demanding those who leaked information on the issue be caught. "James Clapper and others stated that there is no evidence Potus colluded with Russia," Trump wrote on Twitter about the director of the FBI, while noting, "This story is FAKE NEWS and everyone knows it!"
The Democrats made up and pushed the Russian story as an excuse for running a terrible campaign. Big advantage in Electoral College & lost!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 20, 2017
"The Democrats made up and pushed the Russian story as an excuse for running a terrible campaign," Donald Trump added in a follow-up tweet, while stating, "Big advantage in Electoral College & lost!" In his third, and final tweet on the issue as of press time, the commander in chief continued to pile on.
The real story that Congress, the FBI and all others should be looking into is the leaking of Classified information. Must find leaker now!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 20, 2017
"The real story that Congress, the FBI and all others should be looking into is the leaking of Classified information," the billionaire real estate mogul posed.
In conclusion, Donald Trump demanded, "Must find leaker now!"
Moving forward
Even top Republicans, like House Speaker Paul Ryan, and hosts on the conservative Fox News, like Shepard Smith and Bret Baier, have split with the White House and dismissed the wiretapping conspiracy. As expected, Donald Trump is not backing down from his claim, regardless of the evidence that is brought to the table.
