Campaign Dynamics
Former President criticized and urged Black men to support during a rally in , emphasizing the importance of Black voter turnout in battleground states for Harris's campaign.
Trump, on social media, speculated that Obama might secretly support him, attacking Harris's intelligence and suggesting Obama would vote for him due to dissatisfaction with Harris.
Voter Engagement and Criticisms
Obama addressed the perceived lack of enthusiasm among Black male voters for Harris, attributing it to possible discomfort with the idea of a woman president and criticizing them for considering sitting out the election.
Critics, including former Ohio State Senator , accused Obama of belittling Black men by singling them out for not supporting Harris, reflecting concerns over his approach.