Obama’s mic toss after zinging Trump while campaigning for El-Sayed goes viral

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Barack Obama's mic toss after criticizing Donald Trump during a campaign event for Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit went viral, accumulating over five million views on X within days of being posted by the El-Sayed campaign. The October 24 event also featured gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson, and Obama’s speech included sharp criticism of the current administration's performance and aesthetics at the White House.

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Former President Barack Obama campaigned for Abdul el Sayed, a Michigan Democratic Senate candidate, on October 29 and 30, 2026. Despite having previously criticized Obama over unfulfilled campaign promises in 2012, el Sayed has since acknowledged the former president's influence on his political development. Obama's appearance aimed to rally support among Black voters crucial for Democratic success in the upcoming midterm elections. During a campaign stop at a Cheesecake Factory in Ohio, Obama made remarks about President Trump's gold decor and costly dining habits, which sparked a food-related feud with Trump, who later ate a French Dip Cheeseburger at his own Cheesecake Factory visit near the White House.

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Obama’s mic toss after zinging Trump while campaigning for El-Sayed goes viral Barack Obama has gone viral after his walk-off mic toss following a barnstorming rally appearance supporting Democrats in Michigan was posted online. The former president appeared alongside Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson in Detroit on October 24.

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2026-10-28 · The Independent

Obama’s mic toss after zinging Trump while campaigning for El-Sayed goes viral · assertive framing

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During his speech, Obama tore into the current administration over corruption, incompetence and, memorably, said Donald Trump’s White House renovations were “looking like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory.” asserted

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But a slow-motion clip posted by the El-Sayed campaign on October 27, showing Obama tossing his microphone to a waiting aide as he walks off stage, has so far racked up five million views on X. asserted

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