Former US President Barack Obama accuses Trump of corruption

Former US President Barack Obama has accused the current president, Donald Trump, of corruption ahead of the midterm elections. Speaking at rallies in Cleveland and Detroit, Obama framed the November 3 vote as a "circuit breaker" to bring accountability to the government. He criticized Trump's administration, alleging that it is engaged in "straight-up grifting" and that the party now represents corrupt or inept governance.

Obama also derided Trump's strategy for Iran, arguing that it has given Iran more economic leverage and veto power over the Strait of Hormuz.