Former President Barack Obama rallied support for Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, emphasizing the urgency of the upcoming November 5 election.
With the race between Harris and Donald Trump tightening, Obama implored attendees to “put down your phone…grab your friends and family and vote.”
Addressing concerns about key issues such as the economy and abortion, Obama criticized Trump, framing him as a self-serving politician focused solely on his own interests.
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“This election is going to be tight because there are a lot of Americans who are still struggling out there,” he noted, underscoring the stakes of the election.
“It’s not just about policies that are on the ballot. It is about values,” he added, accusing Trump of attempting to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, a vital resource for millions.
Obama and his wife, Michelle, endorsed Harris publicly in July, shortly after President Joe Biden announced he would not seek re-election.
Their support aims to solidify Harris’s position as she faces Trump, who campaigned in Detroit on the same day, criticizing the Biden-Harris administration for what he described as “destroying our country.”
Trump’s speech in Michigan focused on a range of topics, including voting rules and tariffs on China, with a heavy emphasis on his claims that the U.S. auto industry is suffering under the current administration.
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“They’re destroying our country,” he declared, asserting that the Biden-Harris administration has failed American workers and has allowed jobs to shift to Mexico.
As the election approaches, both candidates are intensifying their efforts in battleground states like Pennsylvania and Michigan, where the outcomes will likely play a crucial role in determining the next president.
Meanwhile, Harris is actively campaigning in Nevada to secure support from Latino voters, aiming to broaden her appeal ahead of the election.