‘He’s a force’: Obama answers call to boost Democrats – and rattle Trump
Summary
Barack Obama has campaigned for Democratic candidates in Michigan, Georgia and Ohio as the midterm elections approach. Democrats are using his late-stage appearances to draw attention and encourage turnout, while Obama has criticized President Donald Trump and his administration.Key Facts
- Obama campaigned in Detroit for Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
- At the Detroit rally, Obama joked about disagreements between El-Sayed and his administration.
- Obama spoke at a campaign event in suburban Atlanta and urged voters to help Democrats gain control of Congress.
- Obama described the midterm election as a chance to limit what he called foolishness by the Trump administration.
- Former Obama speechwriter David Litt said Obama could help candidates attract attention and turnout, particularly among young and Black voters.
- At a rally in Cleveland, Obama compared the look of Trump’s White House renovations to a Cheesecake Factory opened by Saddam Hussein.
- Trump responded to Obama’s remark by mocking him and accusing him of snobbery.
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