Obama Campaigns for Harris, Denounces Trump
Former President Barack Obama took to the virtual campaign trail on Thursday, lending his star power to Vice President Kamala Harris's re-election bid and delivering a scathing indictment of President Donald Trump.
Obama's speech, delivered from his home in Washington D.C., focused heavily on the contrast between the Biden-Harris administration and Trump's presidency. He highlighted the administration's achievements, including passage of the American Rescue Plan and the infrastructure bill, and praised Harris's work on issues like voting rights and gun control.
"We've got a lot to be proud of," Obama said. "But the fight is not over. We still have so much work to do."
Obama didn't hold back on his criticism of Trump, whom he accused of undermining American democracy and peddling lies about the 2020 election. He also slammed Trump for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling it "a failure of leadership."
"We saw what happens when someone doesn't take the job seriously," Obama said. "We saw what happens when someone puts their own interests ahead of the country's."
Obama's endorsement comes as the 2024 presidential election heats up. Harris is facing a tough re-election battle, with polls showing a close race. Obama's involvement is seen as a major boost to her campaign, particularly among African American voters.
"I know Kamala, and I know she's got the strength and the experience to get the job done," Obama said.
He also urged voters to register and participate in the upcoming election, warning that "the future of our democracy is at stake."
Obama's speech is likely to be a major talking point in the coming weeks, as the campaign for the 2024 election ramps up. The speech was widely shared on social media and received widespread coverage in the news media. It remains to be seen what impact Obama's endorsement will have on the race, but it is clear that the former president remains a powerful force in American politics.
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