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Treason is a crime or an act of betrayal of one's country, especially by attempting to harm or overthrow the government.
According to POLITICO, Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard recently made headlines for suggesting that former President Barack Obama may face treason charges over allegations of a 'collusion hoax' in the 2016 election. Gabbard's comments were met with intense media coverage. A POLITICO article reported on Gabbard's remarks made in relation to her 2016 election investigation. This situation has raised concerns about the definition of treason and its application in modern politics. A Hindustan Times article provided an update on the controversy.