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Obama Rallies 5,000 in Newark, Critiques Trump’s Leadership

11/2/2025

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Obama Rallies for Sherrill

Barack Obama rallied in Newark for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill, urging voters to change leadership and drawing about 5,000 attendees.
Barack Obama criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for actions that threaten democracy.
Senator Cory Booker and other speakers echoed concerns about Trump and criticized Jack Ciattarelli for loyalty to Trump.
Mikie Sherrill pledged to freeze utility costs and reclaim federal funds for New Jersey if elected.

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Obama Questions Trump's Leadership

Former President Barack Obama expressed doubts about America's future under Donald Trump, stating he is "not so sure" the country would survive Trump's leadership.
Obama is revising his public strategy and plans to campaign for moderate Democrats ahead of the gubernatorial elections.
Trump announced plans to resume nuclear testing, causing confusion regarding the urgency and rationale behind the decision.
Vice President JD Vance defended the nuclear testing decision, raising concerns about the reliability of America's nuclear arsenal and the administration's national security approach.

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Obama Rallies for Sherrill

Barack Obama rallied in Newark for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill, urging voters to change leadership and drawing about 5,000 attendees.
Barack Obama criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for actions that threaten democracy.
Senator Cory Booker and other speakers echoed concerns about Trump and criticized Jack Ciattarelli for loyalty to Trump.
Mikie Sherrill pledged to freeze utility costs and reclaim federal funds for New Jersey if elected.

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