Obama Criticises Trump’s ‘Whining’ and says, “The Torch Has Been Passed’

Former President Barack Obama delivered a vigorous address at the Democratic convention on Tuesday, August 21, endorsing Kamala Harris and criticising Donald Trump.

Obama declared, “The torch has been passed” and praised President Joe Biden’s decision to step aside for the sake of the country, who was absent from the event. He described the Republican nominee, Donald Trump, as “a 78-year-old billionaire who hasn’t stopped whining about his problems since he rode down his golden escalator nine years ago.” Obama described Trump’s approach as outdated and likened him to “the neighbour running his leaf blower outside your window every minute of every day.”

Obama portrayed Harris as a supportive and capable leader, stating, “Harris is not the neighbour running the leaf blower — she’s the neighbour rushing over to help when you need a hand.” He referenced Harris’s experience and her alignment with the values of the Democratic Party. 

In his speech, Obama framed the election as a choice between a vision of collective responsibility and a more divisive approach.

Harris, who was campaigning in Milwaukee, was absent from the event.