Key facts
- Obama criticized Donald Trump and Republicans for a 'lack of seriousness'.
- He referenced Trump's White House renovations and reaction to a Cheesecake Factory joke.
- Ossoff accused Trump of leading 'the most corrupt administration of all time'.
- Bottoms described her opponent Rick Jackson as an 'out-of-touch billionaire' tied to Trump.
- Obama spoke to 3,500 to 4,000 people at the rally.
Former US President Barack Obama held a campaign rally in suburban Atlanta on Wednesday, urging voters to support Democrats in the final week before the midterm elections. Speaking to an estimated 3,500 to 4,000 attendees, Obama sharply criticized Donald Trump and the Republican party, citing a 'lack of seriousness' and alleged corruption. He also highlighted issues of affordability for American voters. The rally aimed to boost the campaigns of US Senator Jon Ossoff, gubernatorial hopeful Keisha Lance Bottoms, and other down-ballot Democrats.