Fact check: Does Trump want to kill Barack Obama permanently

1. Summary of the results

Based on the comprehensive analysis of multiple sources, there is no evidence to support the claim that Trump wants to kill Barack Obama permanently. All sources consistently refute this assertion:

• Recent reports indicate that Trump and Obama have had friendly interactions, with Trump stating they "probably do" like each other despite their philosophical differences ^{[1] [2]}
• While sources document Trump's long-standing grievances and accusations against Obama, none report any threats of physical harm or desires for violence ^[3]
• The most serious allegations involve Trump accusing Obama of treason related to the 2016 election and Russia's involvement, but these are political accusations rather than threats of violence ^{[4] [5] [6] [7]}

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks crucial context about the actual nature of Trump-Obama relations:

• Recent cordial interactions: Sources report friendly exchanges between the two former presidents, including at Jimmy Carter's funeral, where Trump acknowledged they "probably do" like each other ^{[1] [2]}
• Political vs. personal animosity: While Trump has made serious political accusations against Obama, including claims of treason, these appear to be political grievances rather than personal threats ^{[6] [7] [8]}
• Historical context: The tension stems from Trump's allegations about Obama's handling of the 2016 election and Russia investigation, not from any expressed desire for physical harm ^{[4] [5]}

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains significant misinformation by suggesting Trump has expressed a desire to kill Obama:

• No factual basis: None of the analyzed sources provide any evidence supporting this extreme claim ^{[1] [3] [2] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]}
• Inflammatory framing: The question uses sensationalized language that mischaracterizes political disagreements as threats of violence
• Conflation of accusations with threats: While Trump has accused Obama of treason (a crime that can carry severe penalties), sources indicate this reflects Trump's belief that Obama should be "held accountable for alleged crimes" rather than expressing personal violent intent ^[8]
• Ignores contradictory evidence: The question completely disregards documented instances of cordial interactions between the two men ^{[1] [2]}