Trump and Obama trade barbs in final week of US midterms

· Politics · United States

Neither is on the ballot, but President Donald Trump and former president Barack Obama took prominent roles on the campaign trail with less than a week before congressional elections that could shift the balance of power in Washington. Thirty-five of the 100 Senate seats and the full House are being contested. Trump canceled weekend rallies in Kansas and Iowa and planned to phone in to events nationwide after four weeks of travel. Obama has addressed three rallies this week, the latest in Atlanta. Voters cite rising costs, healthcare and foreign policy as top concerns two years after returning Trump to the White House.

Why it matters：US midterm results will determine whether Congress can check or accelerate the president's agenda on the economy, trade and security.

Key points

  • Thirty-five Senate seats and the full House are up for election.
  • Trump canceled weekend rallies and will phone in to events.
  • Obama has held three rallies this week.

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