Obama attacks Trump's corruption and Iran policy at campaign rallies
Barack Obama campaigned for Democratic candidates in Ohio and Michigan. He accused Trump of corruption. He also mocked Trump's White House renovations.
Ten days before the US mid-term elections, Barack Obama held rallies for Democrats. He was in Cleveland and Detroit.
Abdul El-Sayed ran for Senate in Michigan, and Obama backed him. Obama called the vote a "circuit breaker" to stop Trump's policies.
Obama accused the Trump administration of corruption and what he called "straight-up grifting". Obama mocked Marc Marquez's Iran policy.
He said it gave Iran leverage over global oil trade. Obama also mocked White House renovations.
He joked the building "looks like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory". Nearly a decade after leaving office, Obama remains the Democratic Party's strongest draw.
- 10
- Days before elections
- Cleveland and Detroit
- Campaign locations
- 69%
- Americans doubting motives
- 63%
- Believing inappropriate profit
Why it mattersObama's endorsement shows Democratic Party strategy. They want to win back Congress. They are linking the midterms directly to Trump's record.
AustraliaNo direct Australian impact, though US mid-term results affect global markets and international relations.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au
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