Trump Attacked Obama’s DNC Speech Before It Was Even Over

“The consequences of that failure are severe. 170,000 Americans dead. Millions of jobs gone,” Obama said. “Our worst impulses unleashed, our proud reputation around the world badly diminished, and our democratic institutions threatened like never before.”

In response, Trump ― in all caps ― revisited a criticism he often lobs at his predecessor:

HE SPIED ON MY CAMPAIGN, AND GOT CAUGHT!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 20, 2020

WHY DID HE REFUSE TO ENDORSE SLOW JOE UNTIL IT WAS ALL OVER, AND EVEN THEN WAS VERY LATE? WHY DID HE TRY TO GET HIM NOT TO RUN?

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 20, 2020

Several reports published during the Democratic primary that cited sources close to Obama said he purposefully stayed out of the race. Biden told reporters in April he’d asked Obama not to endorse him in the race, saying “whoever wins this nomination should win it on their own merits.”