Former US President Barack Obama has sharply criticised Donald Trump’s administration over its policy towards Russia and the war in Ukraine. Obama stated that the White House is effectively bowing to Vladimir Putin and betraying the Ukrainians who are fighting for freedom and democracy.
- Barack Obama has criticised the Donald Trump administration’s policy towards Russia and Ukraine.
- Obama also described members of the current US administration as «unserious people».
- The criticism came amidst Obama’s campaign speeches in the run-up to the 3 November congressional elections.
Obama criticised Trump’s policy on Russia
The former US president stated that the administration Trump is yielding to the Kremlin’s interests, whilst Ukrainians continue to fight for independence and democratic values.
Obama stated that the White House was «bowing down» to Putin and betrays the Ukrainian people.
The former president described Trump’s team as «unserious people»
During a campaign speech in Ohio on 24 October, Obama also criticised the US administration’s foreign policy, in particular a war against Iran.
He stated that representatives of the current administration do not take the consequences of their own decisions seriously enough, consequences for which American society is having to pay the price.
These remarks were made during speeches in support of Democratic Party candidates in the run-up to the mid-term congressional elections.
Trump and Obama exchange barbs ahead of the election
At the end of October, both politicians are actively taking part in their parties’ election campaign events.
Obama criticises Trump’s economic and foreign policies, in particular his trade policies tariffs and a military operation against Iran.
The current US President, for his part, is speaking out against the Democrats and defending his administration’s decisions.
The mid-term congressional elections will take place on 3 November. Americans will elect all 435 members of the House of Representatives and 35 senators.
