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Obama urges Americans to reject 'stale' Trump

Barack and Michelle Obama have enthusiastically endorsed Kamala Harris's bid for the White House at the DNC. The former US first lady said hope was making a comeback

Barack and Michelle Obama have enthusiastically endorsed Kamala Harris's bid for the White House at the Democratic Party convention. The former US first lady told thousands of cheering delegates in Chicago that hope was making a comeback. Mr Obama described Donald Trump as selfish, dangerous and weirdly obsessed with crowd size. He said America was ready for a new chapter with Kamala Harris as president. As the convention continued, she addressed an election rally in Milwaukee. Speaking at the same venue where the Republicans recently held their convention, Ms Harris accused Donald Trump of wanting to be a dictator.

In other news, the Hollywood actress and singer Jennifer Lopez, has filed for divorce from her actor husband, Ben Affleck, after two years of marriage.

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  • Wed 21 Aug 2024 05:06GMT