Obama Steps Into the Ring to Deliver a Knockout Blow to Trump [View all]

Source: Daily Beast

Published Jul. 11 2025 10:42AM EDT


The Democratic Party is getting a much-needed boost in the fight against President Donald Trump and the GOP, as former President Barack Obama returns to the fundraising fold. Obama will be the high-profile guest at a fundraiser in Red Bank, New Jersey, on Friday, alongside Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin, Axios reported.

The event is hosted by outgoing New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and his wife, Tammy, and will also feature an appearance from Rep. Mikie Sherrill, who is set to face off against Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the state’s gubernatorial election this November. The intervention from Obama, a still-beloved and influential figure, will provide the Democratic Party a much-needed shot in the arm as it continues licking its wounds from the crushing 2024 election results.

The upcoming gubernatorial and state legislative elections in New Jersey are widely seen as a test of how well the party might perform in the 2026 midterms, where Democrats hope to reclaim control of the House and face the steeper challenge of winning back the Senate.

Backlash to Trump’s “Big, Beautiful” spending bill—which could strip millions of Americans of their health care coverage—has been cited as a potential pressure point for Democrats to exploit as they try to win back voters.

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