Donald Trump Jr. took to social media early Tuesday morning to make bold claims about former President Barack Obama.
In a tweet posted on July 22, 2025, the president’s eldest son accused Obama of being the mastermind behind what he called the “Russia hoax corruption scandal.” The tweet quickly gained attention, receiving thousands of replies and reposts within hours.
The younger Trump’s late-night social media activity comes amid renewed focus on alleged misconduct by Obama administration officials. His tweet promoted an upcoming podcast appearance where he planned to discuss these claims with journalist Lee Smith. The post attracted significant engagement from both supporters and critics, highlighting the ongoing political divisions surrounding investigations into the 2016 election.
Trump Jr. wrote in his tweet that “Obama was behind it all” and claimed “we were always right about the Russia hoax corruption scandal.” He added that “now it’s time to do something about it” before promoting his podcast scheduled for 6 PM Eastern Time. The reference to being “triggered” in his promotional message reflected his combative online persona that has become familiar to his social media followers.
New intelligence claims target Obama administration officials
Obama was behind it all.
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) July 21, 2025
We were always right about the Russia hoax corruption scandal
And now it's time to do something about it.
My triggered podcast 6 pm et w/ @LeeSmithDC see you on rumble!!!
Recent developments have given new life to allegations against the Obama administration regarding the 2016 election period. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has reportedly referred evidence to the Justice Department showing Obama administration officials may have conspired to undermine Trump’s 2016 election victory and presidency. This referral seeks criminal prosecution of those allegedly involved in these activities.
Fox News Digital reported that the Obama administration “manufactured and politicized intelligence” to create the narrative that Russia was trying to influence the 2016 presidential election. These reports suggest that the intelligence community information actually stated otherwise at the time, continuing the Trump family’s pattern of promoting conspiracy theories. The claims represent a significant escalation in accusations against Obama-era officials who were involved in the Russia investigation.
President Trump himself has made strong accusations during recent Oval Office meetings. He called Obama’s actions “treason” and said “He’s guilty. This was treason. This was every word you can think of. They tried to steal the election.” These statements show the current administration’s determination to pursue accountability for what they view as wrongdoing during the previous investigation.
Trump Jr.’s social media presence has often been controversial, with critics pointing to past incidents that have raised questions about his behavior. In November 2024, cameras captured him during a SpaceX launch event appearing to consume what observers believed was cocaine. The incident involved him putting his hand in his pocket and then swiping his finger across his gums, which experts noted is a common way to use cocaine in public settings. While supporters claimed it was a nicotine pouch, the incident added to longstanding speculation about his alleged substance use that has circulated online for years.
