OBAMA BLASTS TRUMP CHAOS AND CRUELTY WHILE CAMPAIGNING FOR DEMOCRATS

What happened: Former US president Barack Obama criticized Donald Trump at rallies in Ohio and Michigan on Saturday, campaigning for Democratic candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Key numbers: November 3 midterm elections; Obama is 65; Trump referenced a 2015 Iran deal. Why it matters: Democrats are trying to win control of one or both chambers of Congress from Trump's Republican party, and Obama is using his popularity with the Democratic base to support party candidates. Trump responded on Truth Social, urging Michigan voters to choose Republican Mike Rogers. Coverage: 6 outlets in 24h

Former US president Barack Obama criticized Donald Trump at rallies in Ohio and Michigan on Saturday, campaigning for Democratic candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.

Democrats are trying to win control of one or both chambers of Congress from Trump's Republican party, and Obama is using his popularity with the Democratic base to support party candidates. Trump responded on Truth Social, urging Michigan voters to choose Republican Mike Rogers.