In a stunning twist that’s reigniting fierce political debates across the country, questions are resurfacing about the role former President Barack Obama may have played in what critics have long labeled the “Russia Hoax.” With new voices calling for accountability, some are now going as far as asking: Should Barack Obama be charged with treason?

The controversy stems from the origins of the now-debunked allegations that former President Donald Trump colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election. While investigations, including Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s probe, found insufficient evidence to charge Trump with conspiracy, critics have since pointed to potential misconduct and political motivation behind the investigation’s launch.

Several conservative commentators and former intelligence officials claim the Obama administration was not only aware of the questionable foundations of the investigation but may have also greenlit its continuation. They allege that key figures in the FBI and DOJ, some of whom were directly appointed by Obama, manipulated intelligence to fuel a narrative that damaged Trump’s presidency before it even began.

“Obama knew. He knew everything,” claimed a former Trump advisor during a fiery appearance on a popular conservative talk show this week. “If this isn’t political treason, what is?”

Supporters of Obama strongly reject these accusations, calling them “baseless” and “dangerous.” They argue the entire “treason” narrative is a politically motivated smear tactic aimed at discrediting the former president’s legacy and diverting attention from ongoing legal challenges facing Trump and his allies.

Despite the heated rhetoric, legal experts remain divided. Treason, as defined by the U.S. Constitution, involves “levying war” against the U.S. or “adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort.” Applying that standard to Obama’s alleged involvement in the Russia investigation would be a monumental legal stretch.

Still, the idea has caught fire online, trending across conservative media and sparking impassioned debates on social media. Has the time come for a deeper investigation into Obama’s knowledge and decisions during the early days of the Trump-Russia probe? Or is this merely another chapter in the endless partisan war?

As calls for accountability grow louder, one thing is clear: the political temperature in America isn’t cooling down any time soon.