Trump and Obama campaign for midterm elections
Both former and current political figures are campaigning to boost voter turnout ahead of midterm elections.
At a glance
- Trump and Obama are campaigning for their respective parties
- Both are focused on driving voter turnout for midterm elections
- The BBC documented their campaign activities
The BBC followed former president Obama and current political figure Trump as both parties deploy their most prominent figures to encourage voters to participate in midterm elections.
Both campaigns are relying on high-profile endorsements and appearances to mobilise their respective voter bases ahead of the vote.
Why it matters
Midterm elections determine control of Congress and often serve as a referendum on the sitting president's performance.
Original reporting
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