Trump's Obama Accusations Are Actually Insane

He's trying to get his Epstein involvement out of the news by any means necessary.

View in Browser  Wednesday, July 23, 2025 President Trump is doing everything he can to distract the nation from the Epstein story, and one of his–um–boldest attempts has been accusing former President Obama of … treason! Trump elaborated on his claims in a rather–um–unorthodox press conference, which Esquire's Charles P. Pierce covered in a column today. You can read it here. – Michael Sebastian, editor-in-chief  Plus: Are Quince men's clothing any good? We tried them out. The 25 best superhero movies of all time Is the brand new Oura Ring 4 worth the upgrade? By Accusing Obama of Treason, Trump Comes Off More Unhinged Than Ever He's trying to get his Epstein involvement out of the news by any means necessary. Last week, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard (snort, wheeze, ghack!) delivered a "report" detailing the massive conspiracy led by Barack Obama to undermine the president's first term via what Gabbard imagines the evidence is. Her report hinges on allegations that Russia hacked the electoral infrastructure, a charge that nobody ever made. (The compelling evidence details how the Russians ran a sophisticated intelligence operation to influence the 2016 election.) Gabbard is throwing around charges of "treason" and "sedition," and the president, desperate to get his involvement with Jeffrey Epstein off the top of the news cycle, has joined in close, insane harmony. READ THE STORY Need a new travel bag? If you need to travel with a suit and shoes and more, there aren't many options. Luke Guillory reviews the Halfday Weekender, which he says is exactly what well-dressed travelers need. >>  The Department of Justice is working overtime to protect Alina Habba, acting attorney general for New Jersey. Charles P. Pierce breaks down how the DOJ is guarding one of Trump's "parking-lot lawyers."  >> I Invented the Cocktail Party. Here's How It All Started. It is my belief and boast that I invented the London cocktail party—in April, 1924.   I dilated on this topic one evening to C. R. W. Nevinson, the painter, and his wife, Kathleen. "What one needs," I said, "is some kind of a party that starts at half-past five, that lasts ninety minutes, at which alcohol is served but not much food."   "What kind of alcohol?" Kathleen asked.   "Something short, not whisky and sodas. Sherry or Madeira. Why not a cocktail?"   The idea appealed to the Nevinsons. They were great party givers and partygoers. They had, they said, been planning to salute the opening of the season at the end of April anyhow. Why not that kind of party? By Alec Waugh How a Brutal Beer War Led to the Downfall of the Brewery That Made Milwaukee Famous In the brutal beer wars of the sixties and seventies, Bob Martin was a general. His influence extended far beyond ad campaigns and sales strategies. He was the power behind the power, the guy who knew how to get things done—legally or in other ways.   But this is much more than a story about a marketing guy on the edge. It's the tale of how a billion-dollar empire imploded. Because Schlitz wasn't just a beer manufacturer; it was a ticking time bomb of illegal activity. The company would eventually find itself at the heart of a 747-count indictment by the Securities and Exchange Commission. It would alienate its customers with sludgy beer and in-your-face TV advertising gone wrong. And it would start to fully unravel with a young prosecutor simply opening a desk drawer. By David Bourgeois and Michael Lander Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Esquire is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2025 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779