Trump, Obama hold rallies ahead of midterms
President Trump is holding several rallies, including in deep-red states, in the week before the midterm as he tries to keep his party in control of Congress. Former President Barack Obama is also headlining events, hoping to help flip control to the Democrats. Weijia Jiang reports and Robert Costa joins for analysis.
On Monday, US President Donald Trump responded to comments made by his predecessor, Barack Obama, who compared the White House under Trump's administration to a Cheesecake Factory, run by former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. Trump dismissed Obama's remark, stating that it highlighted why Obama was a poor president. The former president's remarks came during a weekend speech promoting Democratic candidates in Ohio and Michigan ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
Obama had previously criticized Trump's chaotic and cruel administration. The jab at Trump's White House renovations, which included a large ballroom and gold leaf decoration, particularly seemed to offend Trump. The two leaders have a long-standing rivalry, with Trump launching his political career by spreading false claims about Obama's birthplace.
Trump's response to Obama's Cheesecake Factory comment also reflects the increasing volatility of the 80-year-old president as the midterms approach. In a recent post on his Truth Social network, Trump ranted about comedian Bill Maher, while last week he also attacked reporters questioning his handling of the midterms and Russia relations.
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