Storage containers were stacked around the perimeter to create additional walls and block sight lines. Snipers were positioned on roofs at the venue, where old aircraft were sitting behind the podium and a large American flag was suspended from cranes.
At DNC, America's first Black president, Obama has thrown his considerable political capital behind Harris as she seeks to make history herself on November 5 as the first woman and first Black and South Asian person to be elected US president.
“Who’s going to tell him that the job he’s currently seeking might just be one of those ‘Black jobs’?” Former first lady Michelle Obama criticized Donald Trump during her DNC speech for his history of attacking her and her husband, drawing applause from Democrats.
Former President Barack Obama sought to recapture the energy of his 2008 run for office and lend it to Harris’ campaign effort this time around. “I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling fired up! I’m feeling ready to go,” Obama said.
The former president warned the crowd at the DNC that even though “the torch has been passed” to Harris, the work for Democrats is not yet done.
Barack Obama had earlier praised Joe Biden after the latter withdrew from the US presidential race, but stopped short of endorsing Harris. The US Vice President is on course to become the first woman of Indian and Black heritage to contest on a major party's ticket in the November elections.
Netanyahu’s first White House visit since before President Donald Trump left office in 2020, comes at a time of growing pressure on all three to find an endgame to the nine-month war that’s left more than 39,000 dead in Gaza.
US Vice President Kamala Harris has already got an endorsement from some influential Democrats including former President Bill Clinton, and Hilary Clinton, among others.
The call for Michelle to become a candidate in the 2024 race began soon after US President Biden withdrew from the race. However, Obama had already clarified about Michelle's intention to fight the elections in 2016.
Obama also said Biden, in defeating Trump four years ago, “reminded us of who we are at our best-- a country committed to old-fashioned values like trust and honesty, kindness and hard work; a country that believes in democracy, rule of law, and accountability,
Biden's disastrous June 27 debate performance and the recent assassination bid on Donald Trump have resulted in a significant decrease in his favourability ratings. Influential Democrats like Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi have also shared their concerns about Democrats losing in the November race.
Trump's post-debate debacle worsened on Thursday after a series of goof-ups including when he referred to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as 'President Putin'. Democrats believe Obama and Pelosi should express their views on Biden's candidacy clearly to prevent more harm.
Former President Barack Obama's casual greeting of Team USA basketball players before their 2024 Olympics departure recalls a famous Key & Peele comedy sketch. Watch the viral video that mirrors the show's satire and prompts nostalgic reactions.
After the Presidential debate fiasco of US President Joe Biden, former President and Democrat leader Barack Obama came into his support saying that bad debate nights happen.
Auma Obama, a Kenyan activist and former US President Barack Obama's half-sister, was barely able to speak or see after she was hit by tear gas fired by Kenyan police. Thousands of people stormed the parliament against a controversial bill and police opened fire on the protesters.
The 81-year-old President seemed frozen for a full ten seconds before Obama took his wrist and led them off-stage at a star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles. The event raised $30 million for Biden's campaign as he takes on Donald Trump in the presidential elections in November.
According to a recent survey conducted by Rasmussen Reports, 47 per cent of voters who participated in the polls via telephone and online, believe it is likely Democrats will replace Biden with another candidate as their presidential nominee before the election in November.
Several world leaders including US President Joe Biden, and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak among others are taking part in the G20 Summit in New Delhi which has grabbed the eyeballs of the entire world. Biden arrived in New Delhi on Friday evening for the Summit and held a bilateral with PM Modi.
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A major controversy erupted in New Delhi after Obama in an interview with CNN on Thursday had said that India may “pull apart” if the rights of the religious and ethnic minorities are not upheld.
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