Obama slams Trump’s ‘cruelty and corruption’ at Ohio rally for Democrats - Al Jazeera
Former President Barack Obama campaigned for Democratic candidates in Ohio and Michigan, delivering sharp criticism of President Donald Trump's foreign policy and governance. Obama specifically condemned the administration's handling of the US-Israel war on Iran.
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This reflects the intensifying political polarization and high-stakes rhetoric ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Former US president says Trump ‘chose to make a series of bad decisions’, highlighting the US-Israel war on Iran.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Former US President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally at Cleveland Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 24, 2026 [Jeff Swensen/Getty Images via AFP] By AFP and AP Published On 25 Oct 2026 25 Oct 2026 Barack Obama has criticised the “cruelty and corruption” during US President Donald Trump’s second term, as the former president campaigned for Democratic candidates in two Midwestern states.
Obama delivered scathing criticism of Trump on Saturday at a midterm election campaign rally in Ohio, slamming his successor’s foreign policies.
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