Obama slams Trump’s ‘cruelty and corruption’ at Ohio rally for Democrats

What happened: Former US President Barack Obama criticised the "cruelty and corruption" of President Donald Trump's second term at a midterm campaign rally in Ohio Why it matters: Obama urged Ohioans to vote against the Republican administration and backed Amy Acton, addressing a controversy over an attack ad by Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Polls give Democrats a slight lead in both Ohio races, but results are expected to be close. Key numbers: Obama, 65, spoke on Saturday. Acton says she has not seen her mother since 1978. Her stepfather, who died in 2004, was charged with rape. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

Former US President Barack Obama criticised the "cruelty and corruption" of President Donald Trump's second term at a midterm campaign rally in Ohio

Obama urged Ohioans to vote against the Republican administration and backed Amy Acton, addressing a controversy over an attack ad by Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Polls give Democrats a slight lead in both Ohio races, but results are expected to be close. Key numbers: Obama, 65, spoke on Saturday. Acton says she has not seen her mother since 1978. Her stepfather, who died in 2004, was charged with rape.