Obama, in Midwest, assails 'cruelty' and indecency from Trump and his allies in the midterm campaign

Key Points:

• Former President Barack Obama criticized Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's attack ad against Democratic rival Dr. Amy Acton in Ohio, condemning it as cruel and indecent, and defended Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan against faith-based attacks.
• Obama highlighted the personal hardships Acton faced, including abuse and homelessness, while denouncing Ramaswamy's exploitation of her past in his campaign ad, which has drawn bipartisan criticism.
• In Michigan, Obama emphasized El-Sayed's deep ties to the state and pushed back on claims of radicalism, urging voters to support him in the competitive Senate race.
• Obama also criticized President Donald Trump for corruption and mismanagement, urging voters to reject Trump’s allies in the midterm elections to end "chaos and cruelty."
• The former president campaigned in key battleground states Ohio and Michigan to energize Democratic voters ahead of the November 3 midterms, with further rallies planned in Georgia.