Democrats
President of the United States (2009–2017)
| Born | 1961-08-04 · Honolulu |
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| Party | Democratic |
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| Education | Columbia University (BA) Harvard University (JD) |
| Awards | Full list |
Portrait: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.
With less than a week before congressional elections, Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic former President Barack Obama took prominent campaign-trail roles on Wednesday, though neither is running. Voters will decide 35 Senate seats and all 435 House seats next Tuesday. Analysts generally see Democrats as favored to take the House, while the Senate race is close.
FFrance 24
With less than a week before congressional elections, Donald Trump and Barack Obama took prominent roles on the campaign trail Wednesday and traded barbs. Neither is on the ballot. Voters will choose 35 of 100 senators and all 435 House members next Tuesday; nonpartisan analysts generally see Democrats as better positioned to win the House.
FFrance 24 English
Five days before the US midterm elections, former president Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump’s administration for mobilizing a government-wide response to a joke Obama had made, rather than addressing inflation. Polls indicate Democrats could win a House majority.
FFrance 24
With less than a week before congressional elections, Donald Trump and Barack Obama continued trading insults at campaign events. Obama called Trump and Republicans “not serious people,” while Trump defended his White House renovations. A federal judge rejected the Justice Department’s request to have California separate ballots allegedly cast by non-citizens.
TThe Guardian
With just over a week until the midterm elections, Donald Trump and Barack Obama held weekend rallies for their parties’ candidates. In Michigan, Obama renewed his criticism of what he called years of “chaos, and cruelty, and corruption” under Trump. Trump acknowledged headwinds for Republicans in Georgia, saying a GOP Senate victory there would be “somewh…”
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CNN
With ten days until elections that will decide control of a closely divided Congress, Barack Obama campaigned for Democrats, accusing the Republican president of corruption, mocking his Iran strategy and criticising the gilded look he has brought to White House renovations.
FFrance 24
On Michigan’s first day of early voting, Barack Obama headlined a Detroit rally for Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee. Obama told thousands of supporters that the 3 November election was an “inflection point” for American politics.
GGuardian News
At a midterm election rally, former President Barack Obama described Donald Trump as an agent of “chaos and cruelty” and a man who breaks promises.
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NBC News
Barack Obama is taking a larger role in the midterms by raising money, producing ads and campaigning. He warned donors that the races are “on the razor’s edge.”
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ABC News
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President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama are campaigning for candidates from their respective parties ahead of Election Day.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 09:40
Barack Obama campaigned for Democrats ahead of the midterm elections, criticizing the Trump administration’s handling of the Iran war and high prices. He called the vote the best remaining chance to curb some of the government’s actions. Trump praised his immigration and tariff policies at a Georgia rally, saying the US was in a “golden age.” The election will determine control of Congress.
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BBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 05:02
President Trump and former President Obama both traveled to Michigan this weekend to rally supporters in the key battleground state ahead of the midterms.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 23:28
President Trump and former President Obama both held rallies in Michigan over the weekend, seeking to mobilize supporters in the key battleground state ahead of the midterm elections.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 22:49
Barack Obama campaigned in Ohio to rally support for Democrats ahead of the US midterms, criticizing Donald Trump over the war with Iran.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-25 15:31
On Michigan’s first day of early voting, Barack Obama headlined a Detroit rally for Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee. Obama told thousands of supporters that the 3 November election was an “inflection point” for American politics.
GGuardian NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 13:22
With less than two weeks until the US midterm elections, former President Barack Obama is campaigning in Michigan and Ohio for Democratic candidates. He blamed the Trump administration for rising living costs, while Democrats hope to regain control of Congress amid several close races, according to polls.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-25 11:36
With the US midterm elections less than two weeks away, former President Barack Obama rallied for Democratic candidates in Michigan and Ohio. He blamed the Trump administration for rising living costs, while Democrats hope to retake control of Congress amid several tight races.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 11:36
Barack Obama campaigned for Democrats in Ohio and Michigan, accusing the Trump administration of dragging the US into an “unnecessary war” and bringing “chaos and corruption.” He linked the conflict to rising oil prices, criticized tariffs and the trade dispute with Canada, and warned about higher living costs and threats to democratic values.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 08:44
Former US President Barack Obama appeared with Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a Detroit rally. Obama denounced efforts to portray candidates as un-American because of their faith or background.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 04:06
