Midterms 2026: Barack Obama, campaigning to support the Democrats, attacks Donald Trump's term, marked by "chaos, cruelty, corruption, and incompetence"

Former President Barack Obama campaigned in Ohio to support Democratic candidates for the upcoming midterm elections, criticizing Donald Trump's presidency. He urged voters to choose change and highlighted the negative impact of Trump's decisions, particularly regarding an unnecessary war. Obama encouraged early voting and emphasized the importance of participation. In Ohio, Democratic candidates Sherrod Brown and Amy Acton are in tight races against their Republican opponents. Obama is also set to campaign in Michigan for Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate for the Senate. Trump responded to Obama's remarks, criticizing his presidency and referencing the Iran nuclear deal.