Barack Obama’s recent criticism of the Donald Trump administration while campaigning for Democrat candidates has led to the former president’s family coming under attack from the far-right on social media.
MAGA social media has been especially aggressive towards the Obama family, targeting them with fabricated photos. First, it was former First Lady Michelle Obama; now it’s the President’s younger daughter, Sasha Obama . The analysis puts Obama’s appearance alongside El-Sayed as an effort to shore up support in the Black community in Michigan.
A significant block of Black votes in Detroit could ultimately decide the race, according to an NBC News analysis. Obama’s rally with Abdul-El Sayed in Detroit on Saturday could prove critical in determining Michigan’s Senate race in the November midterm elections.
Abdul is fighting for change, real change, change that will bring an end to this war. Change that will get money out of politics and put money in your pocket. Change that will finish the job we started with the Affordable Care Act and guarantee quality, affordable healthcare to every single American.”
“We’re clear about the choice in this election,” Obama said.
