Barack Obama launches midterm campaign blitz targeting Donald Trump in Ohio
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Posted Oct 25, 2026, 04:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-25-1630

Former US President Barack Obama campaigned in Ohio for Democrats, sharply criticizing Donald Trump's administration ahead of the midterm elections.
Former US President Barack Obama returned to the campaign trail in Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday to rally support for Democratic candidates ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
Speaking to supporters, Obama sharply criticized President Donald Trump's administration, blaming the government's decisions for rising living costs. He urged voters to seek change, describing the current political era as defined by "chaos, cruelty, corruption and incompetence". Obama called on the electorate to use the midterms to send a message and support Democratic leadership in Ohio.
Sources: Le Monde, RTBF Info.
Sources
- Le Monde — Midterms 2026 : Barack Obama, en campagne pour soutenir les démocrates, attaque le mandat de Donald Trump, marqué par « le chaos, la cruauté, la corruption et l’incompétence »
- RTBF Info — Midterms 2026 : "cruauté", "corruption", "incompétence", Obama en campagne pour les démocrates fustige la politique de Trump