In brief
Former President Barack Obama returned to the campaign trail Saturday, attacking President Donald Trump over the Iran war, soaring prices, and a lavish White House redesign. Obama warned that the election is the last chance to rein in some of Trump’s foolishness and blamed the president for rising inflation. Trump meanwhile rallied in Georgia, touting immigration and tariff policies and promising a $5,000 payout if Republicans take both chambers. The 3 Nov mid‑term vote will decide congressional control for the rest of Trump’s term and influence his policy agenda. Analysts see the clash as a broader battle over the country’s direction.
Former President Barack Obama returned to the campaign trail on Saturday, attacking President Donald Trump over the Iran war, soaring prices, and a lavish White House redesign.
Speaking to Democratic crowds in Cleveland, Ohio, Obama warned that “the election is our last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration.” He blamed Trump for the country’s inflation and added that “everything is more expensive now,” referring without naming the president.
On the other side of the country, Trump fired off a rally in Georgia, touting his immigration and tariff policies and proclaiming America in a “golden age.” He also promised a $5,000 payout to every adult if Republicans take both chambers of Congress.
The mid‑term vote on 3 Nov will decide congressional control for the remainder of Trump’s term and his ability to push policies such as price‑controls, energy‑tax reforms and foreign‑policy decisions. Early voting has already begun, with President Trump casting his ballot in Florida Saturday and later supporting Republican candidate Mike Collins in Georgia.
Obama’s remarks also mocked Trump’s White‑House renovation, joking “what’s with all the gold? He’s got the White House looking like Saddam Hussein opened up a Cheesecake Factory.” He criticized the president’s “veto power” over the Strait of Hormuz following the Iran war and vowed to hold him accountable for the country’s economic woes.
Political analysts say the clash underscores a broader battle over the direction of the country, as both leaders launch campaigns aimed at swaying voters on the brink of a decisive mid‑term election.
