Obama campaigns for Harris in Pittsburgh, laments on Trump while shoring up Dem support
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (TNND) — With just weeks until Election Day, former President Barack Obama is taking to the campaign trail once again. This time, it's in support of Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign.
Obama traveled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Thursday to speak in what's expected to be a key battleground state as polls between the two candidates remain tight.
The former president recalled his campaign slogan "Yes, We Can," with an updated version in support of Harris, "Yes, She Can."
Obamacalled Harris “a leader who has spent her life fighting on behalf of people who need a voice and a chance."
He spoke extensively about the last few years, from the pandemic to high inflation, noting the struggles Americans are facing.
Obama also levied a variety of attacks on former President Donald Trump, describing him as "out-of-touch," noting Trump's extended campaign rally speeches, which he called "word salad."
The former president spoke about Trump's character, especially after recent FEMA funding misinformation claims.
Trump spent the last two weeksblasting the White House’s response to Hurricane Helene, accusing the administration of failing to help people. Trump has claimed FEMA is prioritizing Democratic-leaning areas and sending money to migrants instead of storm victims. The Biden Administration has forcefully denied his claims.
"Everybody knew it wasn't true, even local Republicans said it wasn't true," Obama said. "The idea of intentionally trying to deceive people in their most vulnerable moments. My question is, when did that become okay?"
Obama's Pittsburgh stop was the first in a tour across key swing states. Last month, Obama spoke at a campaign fundraiser in California and spoke at the Democratic National Convention before that.
Former President Bill Clinton will also be campaigning for Harris in the rural South next week, a campaign spokesperson said Thursday. Clinton will speak in Georgia and eastern North Carolina.