Former US President Barack Obama delivered a scathing critique of Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Tucson, Arizona on Friday evening.
The event, held in support of Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential bid, saw Obama mock Trump’s recent town hall performance and his sale of “China-made” bibles.
“He wants you to buy the work of God, Donald Trump edition,” Obama quipped.
“His name’s gonna be on there embossed, right next to Luke and Mark.”
Barack Obama blasted Donald Trump at the Tucson rally
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The former President also ridiculed Trump’s decision to dance to music instead of answering questions at a recent town hall.
“The point of a town hall is to take questions,” Obama said, adding, “Our playlist would probably be better.”
Taking aim at Trump’s healthcare record, Obama mocked the former President’s claim to be the “father of IVF”.
He also criticised Trump’s attempts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, stating, “You would be worried if your grandpa was acting like this.”
Barack Obama recently campaigned for Harris for the first time
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He said, “I’ve always said there are good people of conscience on both sides of the abortion divide…but if we believe in freedom, then we should at least agree that such a deeply personal decision should be made by the woman whose body is involved, not politicians.
“For Donald Trump and his cronies, freedom means the power to do whatever they want.”
During the rally, he praised Kamala Harris, describing her as “as prepared for the job as any nominee” for the presidency highlighting her record as a prosecutor and her commitment to fighting for those in need.
Obama’s appearance in Arizona is part of a broader campaign strategy with a further number of rallies set to be held in Las Vegas, Detroit, and Wisconsin in the coming days.
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Harris will join Obama for their first joint event next Thursday in Georgia.
Harris has also deployed other powerful surrogates, including former president Bill Clinton, as the election draws near.
Obama sought to bridge partisan divides by invoking the memory of his former rival, John McCain.
He praised McCain’s understanding that “some values transcend parties” and his willingness to engage in honest debate.
Harris will join Obama for their first joint event next Thursday in Georgia
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The former President urged voters to make their voices heard, declaring, “If there’s enough of us making our voices heard, we will leave no doubt about the outcome of this election.”
Obama concluded with a rousing call to action: “We will leave no doubt about who we are and what America stands for, and together, we will keep building a country that that is more fair and more just and more equal and more free.
“That is our job. That’s our responsibility. Tucson, let’s do it.”