Trump Blames Obama for Protests and Leaks

President Trump has recently accused ex-president Barack Obama for causing protests and leaking secure intelligence.  He also recently gave his State of the Union address to Congress about his plans and his concerns about the nation.  President Trump said in an interview with Fox News, "'I think President Obama's behind it because his people are certainly behind it,'" and also claims that "'it's just politics.'"  Aside from this claim, he has not been willing to submit any evidence or proof about why he beliefs that Obama is the source of the protests and leaks.  In his speech, he spoke about his plans to increase defense spending by $52 billion and says that it will be paid for by a "'revved up economy.'"  You can read more about his accusation and his State of the Union address here.

The media is the gatekeeper and influences what problems people talk about and has a huge effect on public policy.  By writing an article about President Trump blaming Obama, the media provides the public with an interesting and controversial topic to talk about.

I believe that President Trump has no reason to blame Obama for the protests and leaks since he doesn't have any evidence to back up his accusation.  He seems to be trying to get more media attention and create more drama.  He shouldn't accuse anyone of such a serious thing until he is willing to at least have an arguable reason for it.  Saying it's Obama's fault simply because he thinks that it is "his people" are behind it is a terrible reason.  He also needs to start thinking reasonably about his new defense spending and his plans for the future of America.