Obama, in Midwest, assails 'cruelty' and indecency from Trump and his allies in the midterm campaign
Summary
Former President Barack Obama campaigned in Ohio and Michigan ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, criticizing President Donald Trump and Republican allies over campaign attacks. He defended Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton and Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed against personal attacks.Key Facts
- Obama spoke at campaign events in Cleveland and Detroit on Saturday.
- Obama criticized Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother.
- The ad shows Donna Arthur calling Acton a liar and suggesting she has mental health issues.
- Acton said Ramaswamy was exploiting her childhood, including her experiences of abuse and homelessness.
- Trump defended the ad while casting his ballot in Florida, and Vice President JD Vance also defended it.
- Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and other Ohio Republican leaders called for the ad’s removal.
- In Michigan, Obama defended Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed against critics who, he said, targeted his name or faith.
- The midterm elections are scheduled for Nov. 3 and include high-stakes races in Ohio and Michigan.
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