A retired U.S. general has called for federal authorities to consider conducting a search of former President Barack Obama’s Washington, D.C., residence, arguing that investigators should examine allegations tied to claims of political interference during former President Donald Trump’s first term in office.
Speaking on a podcast hosted by Benny Johnson, the general compared the idea to the FBI’s 2022 search of Trump’s residence at Mar-a-Lago. He alleged that the earlier investigation involved planted evidence—an assertion that investigators have denied—and suggested that similar scrutiny should now be directed toward Obama.
“I do think that what the DOJ should be considering, if not preparing to conduct, is a raid of Barack Obama’s home up there at Kalorama in Washington, D.C.,” the general said during the interview.
The retired officer also alleged that Obama had played a behind-the-scenes role in managing the White House of former President Joe Biden from his Washington residence, though he did not provide evidence to support the claim.
He further argued that federal authorities should act quickly, suggesting that the Department of Justice establish a dedicated investigative team. According to the general, such an effort should include federal law enforcement officials and a prosecutor assigned at the attorney general level to oversee the matter and report directly to senior leadership.
“These are things that need to be considered right now,” he said, adding that he expected potential investigative actions to already be underway.
Separately, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna discussed the issue during an appearance on the Fox News program Sunday Morning Futures, hosted by Maria Bartiromo.
Luna suggested that criminal charges could be warranted in connection with what Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has described as a “treasonous conspiracy” by senior officials aimed at undermining Trump’s presidency.
According to Luna, potential violations could include providing false statements or misleading intelligence reports, actions that she said could fall under federal statutes such as 18 U.S. Code §1001, which prohibits knowingly making false statements to the federal government.
