Obama criticizes Trump and Republican policy in stump speech for Abigail Spanberger

<p>Former US president headlines event for Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, who leads in polls</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/barack-obama">Barack Obama</a> headlined a rally Saturday in Virginia to try to secure a victory for the state’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate, who leads in polls days before the election.</p><p>Obama moved between criticizing <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump">Donald Trump</a> and Republican policy and rhetoric – with a bit of humor – while also explaining how <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/10/virginia-governor-candidates-debate-abigail-spanberger">Abigail Spanberger</a> could help counter what Democrats see as the country’s downward trajectory.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/01/obama-virginia-abigail-spanberger">Continue reading...</a>