Obama assails Trump's 'chaos and cruelty' as midterm campaign enters final stretch

· Politics · United States

Former President Barack Obama campaigned for Democrats in Ohio and other states, assailing President Donald Trump and his allies over "cruelty" and indecency and blaming the administration for the rising cost of living, a top voter concern. Trump cast his ballot early in Florida, saying he voted the Republican line "very much so," and is holding near-daily rallies as his party fights to keep Congress. Bloomberg reported that Democrats' midterm map is expanding, a warning sign for Republicans. Former Vice President Kamala Harris is also returning to the trail. A CNBC survey found voters gloomy on the economy and wary of AI data centers, and BBC Verify tracked dozens of AI-generated campaign ads.

Why it matters：The final weeks will decide control of Congress and shape the policy environment for the world's largest economy through 2028.

Key points

  • Obama blamed Trump for the rising cost of living.
  • Trump voted early in Florida and is rallying near-daily.
  • CNBC survey shows voters gloomy on the economy.

Sources (original reporting)

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