President Barack Obama's office has publicly dismissed allegations made by former President Donald Trump accusing Obama of electoral interference. Describing the accusations as absurd, bizarre, and a weak attempt to divert attention from more pressing issues, Obama's team issued a rare response to what they called unfounded claims. Obama himself characterized the allegations as "ridiculous" and a futile distraction related to the Epstein case. His office stated that it typically does not respond to the "constant nonsense and misinformation" from the current White House but found these claims outrageous enough to warrant a rebuttal. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between Trump and Obama, with Trump also avoiding questions about the Epstein matter while continuing to criticize Obama.