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Former US President Barack Obama has returned to the political stage to support Democratic candidates. He spoke at a rally in Norfolk, Virginia, where he criticised President Donald Trump sharply. Obama highlighted issues like lawlessness, inflation, and healthcare problems under Trump’s leadership. He also praised the Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger and urged people to vote for her. Obama’s return marks a break from the usual practice of former presidents staying silent. His speeches mix humour and strong criticism, reminding voters of his leadership style. This comes as Trump won the 2024 election and Biden, the current president, is aging. Obama’s presence energises Democrats but he cannot run for president again. The event showed that Democrats miss having a leader like Obama to challenge Trump directly. (Updated 2 Nov 2025, 06:01 IST; source: link)