Politics | President Trump Trump Goes After Obama, Obama Responds With 1 Word 'Vote' By Evann Gastaldo Posted May 15, 2020 1:51 AM CDT Copied In this Nov. 2, 2018, file photo, former President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally for Democratic candidates in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) President Trump on Thursday went after his predecessor, who responded with a single word: "Vote." It went down like this: Trump: He's been going after former President Obama, and on Thursday retweeted his own Wednesday tweet reading simply, "OBAMAGATE!" Obama: The former prez had his own one-word reply: "Vote." The Hill reports he shared the message on Instagram and Facebook as well. What's it all about? The Michael Flynn controversy, as explained here. Read These Next CNN boss asks workers not to 'jump to conclusions' about deal. Trump laid a 'trap' for Democrats, and GOP aims to pounce. Christina Applegate pulls back the curtain on her real life. Mr. Clean is punching in for the last time. Report an error