Donald Trump hits back at Barack Obama after scathing rally comments
President Donald Trump has publicly attacked former President Barack Obama following Obama's campaign appearances for Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Trump criticized Obama's past policies and labeled El-Sayed with controversial rhetoric as midterm elections approach.
Why it matters
The escalating rhetoric between high-profile political figures highlights the intense polarization and high stakes of the upcoming US midterm elections.
Barack Obama and Abdul El-Sayed during Saturday's campaign rally in Detroit. ( Reuters: Rebecca Cook )
Donald Trump has retaliated after Barack Obama delivered scathing criticisms of the incumbent during Democratic rallies in Ohio and Michigan.
Mr Trump labelled Mr Obama "grossly incompetent" and falsley claimed Democrat candidate Abdul El-Sayed was a "jihadist".
Nationally, polls suggest the Democrats could regain control of the House of Representatives, but face more competition in the Senate.
Link copied Share Share article US President Donald Trump has retaliated after his Democratic predecessor, Barack Obama, delivered scathing criticisms of the incumbent during rallies in Ohio and Michigan.
Mr Trump labelled the former leader "incompetent" during his own rally in Michigan, which came one day after Mr Obama campaigned alongside Democratic Party candidate Abdul El-Sayed in the same state.
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