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Politics● Elevated5d ago · Oct 29, 2026, 2:57 PM

US Midterms: Donald Trump and Barack Obama make closing pitches

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from France 24 [en] · North America

In the United States, Democrats are turning to Barack Obama to rally voters ahead of the midterm elections, a crucial test that could shape the remainder of Donald Trump's presidency. The former president has addressed three campaign rallies this week, with the latest one in Atlanta, Georgia. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Angela Diffley has more.

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