"Obamagate" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Obama + -gate. Coined by Donald Trump. Etymology templates: {{af|en|Obama|-gate}} Obama + -gate, {{coined|en|Donald Trump}} Coined by Donald Trump Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Obamagate
  1. Alleged attempts by President Barack Obama and those in his administration to sabotage Donald Trump's candidacy and administration through various illegitimate means, according to a conspiracy theory promoted by Trump.
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