Obama and Trump campaign for opposing parties in midterm election rallies
World · 26 October 2026
Written by AI from multiple news reports
Barack Obama and Donald Trump both held campaign rallies on Saturday, ten days before the midterm elections. Obama spoke in Cleveland and Detroit, while Trump appeared in central Georgia.
Obama gave two prepared speeches, each about 40 minutes long. He argued that Trump's trade taxes on Canada had raised prices for ordinary shoppers. He also said Trump's Iran policy had led to an unnecessary war and American casualties.
Trump spoke for around 90 minutes. He said his trade taxes had made America richer and helped manufacturing. He called Democrats communists and promised voters lower taxes and less crime.