Obama addresses Arizona crowd, links inflation to COVID impact
- Obama addressed voters in Tucson, Arizona, during a campaign stop for Kamala Harris.
- He criticized Donald Trump, linking current economic challenges to the COVID-19 pandemic, while taking credit for the preceding economic growth.
- Concluding his speech, Obama emphasized the importance of voting, urging citizens to choose Harris for a fairer America.
During a recent campaign event in Tucson, Arizona, former President Barack Obama criticized Donald Trump and urged voters to support Vice President Kamala Harris. Obama highlighted the economic conditions in the U.S., attributing the high inflation rates to the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and claimed that the economic growth during Trump's presidency was rooted in his own administration's policies. He reinforced his belief that Trump only serves his own interests and not those of the American people. Furthermore, Obama praised Harris's track record in public service, particularly during the housing crisis, and emphasized her commitment to improving the lives of Americans. He outlined Harris's proposed policies aimed at assisting first-time homebuyers, lowering prescription drug prices, and addressing border security—issues that Trump has frequently campaigned on. Obama concluded his address by encouraging voters to express their opinions through voting rather than booing, reinforcing the importance of participation in the electoral process to effect change.