President Donald Trump launched a confusing attack on Barack Obama during a Kansas rally that left everyone scratching their heads. The president repeatedly mixed up his words while discussing Obama’s plans to campaign for a Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan.
Donald Trump talks about Barack Obama during Kansas rally
During a midterm rally in Park City, Kansas, on Monday, President Donald Trump called former President Barack Obama “a rotten president.” Trump made the remarks while discussing Obama’s plans to campaign for Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. He also questioned whether Obama’s support would help El-Sayed’s campaign.
Trump used the rally to highlight economic achievements under Republican leadership. He claimed incomes for working Americans reached record highs. He also stated more Americans held jobs than at any point in history.
The president pointed to poverty rates as another area of progress. “African American poverty, Hispanic American poverty, and Native American poverty rates are the highest and the best numbers ever recorded by far,” Trump told the crowd. He then shifted his attention to Obama’s upcoming Michigan visit.
Trump expressed confidence that Michigan voters would reject El-Sayed. “I don’t believe that Michigan values are going to allow this guy to get in,” Trump said. He called El-Sayed “an arrogant guy” and dismissed Obama’s influence in the state. Trump also reminded the crowd of his own victories in Michigan.
The president then pivoted to manufacturing achievements. He claimed more car plants were under construction than ever before. “We went through a period of 48 years where not one car plant… they were all closing,” Trump said. He highlighted Toyota’s announcement of a major new plant in the United States.
Trump’s Kansas visit came as Republicans face tightening midterm races in traditionally red states. Rising costs and trade frustrations have dampened enthusiasm among GOP voters. The president asked supporters to treat the midterms as if his name were on the ballot.
