A 2012 tweet by Donald Trump accusing then-President Barack Obama Barack Hussein ObamaGOP senator blocks Schumer resolution aimed at Biden probe as tensions run high D-Day for Trump: September 29 Obama says making a voting plan is part of 'how to quarantine successfully' MORE of trying to "hide his records" resurfaced Friday after the Trump administration announce it will not be releasing White House visitor logs.

Social media users tore into President Trump Donald John TrumpBarr criticizes DOJ in speech declaring all agency power 'is invested in the attorney general' Military leaders asked about using heat ray on protesters outside White House: report Powell warns failure to reach COVID-19 deal could 'scar and damage' economy MORE, with many accusing him of hypocrisy for lobbing accusations at Obama and then doing exactly what he used to decry.

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The White House's statement said it will be breaking with the practice, started by Obama, of making the names of those who visit the White House available to the public.

Several groups have condemned the decision, calling it a step backward for White House transparency.

Trump's 2012 tweet read: "Why is Barack Obama spending millions to try and hide his records? He is the least transparent President--ever--and he ran on transparency."

It was not immediately apparent what Trump’s tweet was referring to, but it came the same day as a Daily Caller report headlined “Watchdog group sues for transparency on Michelle Obama vacation expenses.”

Why is @BarackObama spending millions to try and hide his records? He is the least transparent President--ever--and he ran on transparency. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 6, 2012

The old tweet drew new reactions on Twitter, with many sharing or directly replying with references to the decision not to release White House visitor logs.

@realDonaldTrump Your hypocrisy is deafening. The secrets and lies you hide behind are coming to light... — thea colman (@babycocktails) April 14, 2017

@realDonaldTrump Yet here you are hiding records and bills. — Cole (@himynameiscole) April 14, 2017

@realDonaldTrump @BarackObama Hypocrisy and lying seem to be fake @POTUS key policies. Closing WH visitor records clearly clouded. What. A. Jerk. — donholt99 (@donholt99) April 14, 2017

In 2012, Trump, tweeted: “Why is @BarackObama spending millions to try and hide his records? https://t.co/mc6wxgj2eK — Chuck Crowley (@Chuck_Crowley) April 14, 2017