Obama’s Campaign Efforts and Family Updates Amid 2024 Election

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election reaches its climax, former President Barack Obama has been actively campaigning for Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. In a recent appearance on MSNBC‘s ‘Inside with Jen Psaki,’ Jim Messina, who managed Obama’s campaign, expressed concern over the early voting numbers, which show a significant increase in early Republican votes. Messina noted that this trend could impact the vote distribution on election night, differing from the 2020 election when Republicans were discouraged from early voting by then-President Donald Trump.

Obama himself has been rallying support for Harris, particularly in key swing states like Wisconsin. During a campaign event in Milwaukee, Obama criticized Republican nominee Donald Trump’s record with religious minorities, highlighting his past actions such as instituting a Muslim ban and associating with Holocaust deniers. This rally was part of a final push to mobilize voters before the election.

In addition to his campaign efforts, Obama has also been in the news for personal reasons. He recently discussed his daughter Malia’s decision to drop the family surname ‘Obama’ in her filmmaking career. Malia, now 26, has been making a name for herself in the entertainment industry, including directing a short film that has gained recognition at several film festivals. Obama shared that Malia chose to go by ‘Malia Ann‘ to avoid any association with their famous last name and to be judged on her own merit.

Meanwhile, Michelle Obama, the former First Lady, has been vocal in her criticism of Donald Trump. Her recent speeches have been marked by strong critiques of Trump’s policies and behavior, prompting Trump’s aides to advise him against responding to her comments. Michelle Obama’s speeches have continued to resonate with audiences, reinforcing her reputation as a compelling orator.