Former President Barack Obama made strong remarks about Donald Trump during a private fundraiser on Monday evening. Obama stated that Trump is a figure that White nationalists openly support, going beyond his previous criticisms of the former president.
The comments were made during a question-and-answer session at a fundraiser held at the Chicago residence of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. The event successfully raised $4 million for Kamala Harris’ campaign.
Obama specifically mentioned Trump's association with Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes, who was reportedly hosted at Mar-a-Lago in 2022. He also referenced Trump's response to the 2017 White nationalist march in Charlottesville, Virginia, where Trump controversially stated that there were 'good people on both sides.'
Obama highlighted these incidents while discussing Harris' presidential campaign, emphasizing the stark differences between her and Trump. He pointed out Trump's troubling associations and responses to racially charged events, suggesting that Trump's actions are not in line with the values of the American people.
These latest comments from Obama reflect the ongoing political tensions between the former president and Trump, as the 2024 presidential election cycle continues to heat up. Obama's words at the fundraiser underscore the deep ideological divide that exists in American politics and the contrasting visions that different candidates offer for the future of the country.
