Rumors claiming that former President Barack Obama is about to be arrested for treason are spreading rapidly online, fueling political panic and misinformation. Allegations of espionage, secret plots, and “insider leaks” have gone viral—but there is no credible evidence to support them.
Despite repeated claims, there are no Department of Justice filings, no court records, no grand jury actions, and no official statements backing these accusations. The stories rely entirely on anonymous sources and fringe platforms, a pattern common in coordinated political disinformation campaigns.
The real danger isn’t just the falsity of these claims—it’s the damage they do to public trust and democratic stability. When misinformation replaces verified facts, fear and division grow. In moments like this, the most responsible response is critical thinking: slow down, verify sources, and refuse to let engineered outrage distort reality.
