Obama's Sharp Words: A Look at His Recent Criticism of Trump

Recent Events

• Barack Obama spoke at two events, backing Democratic candidates for governor in Virginia and New Jersey.
• He strongly criticized the Trump administration, calling out its "lawlessness and recklessness."

Obama's Criticisms

• White House Controversies: Obama highlighted the daily controversies emerging from the White House.
• Trade Policies: He criticized Trump's trade policies.
• National Guard Troops: He took issue with the use of National Guard troops in cities.
• Congress: Obama stated that Republicans aren't doing enough to check the president's power.
• Businesses and Institutions: He expressed surprise at how quickly big businesses and institutions gave in to Trump's demands.
• White House Remodeling: He joked about Trump's priorities, like remodeling the White House during a government shutdown.
• "It's like every day is Halloween, except it's all tricks and no treats."

Candidates Supported by Obama

• Virginia: Abigail Spanberger leads her Republican opponent by a wide margin.
• New Jersey: Mikie Sherrill has a smaller but still significant lead.
• Republicans in New Jersey have been gaining ground, but Democrats still have a strong advantage.