Obama says he is responsible for booming economy and that Trump's tax cuts benefit wealthy and powerful

Former President Barack Obama, while addressing a rally in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday, slammed President Donald Trump for 'celebrating bullies'
PUBLISHED SEP 14, 2018

Former President Barack Obama took credit for the booming economy in the country and branded his successor President Donald Trump a "demoagogue" at a recent rally. Obama also added that Trump poses a threat to democracy and said that the Republican was part of the culture which "celebrated bullies".

Obama, while addressing thousands of people in a school auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio, on Wedneday also slammed Trump's tax cuts for "the most wealthy and powerful" and said that his new tax cut policy is going to harm the country's economy in the years to come. The 44th US President was speaking at the venue to support Ohio Democratic governor nominee Richard Cordray, the Daily Mail reported.

Former President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally for Ohio Gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray at CMSD East Professional Center Gymnasium on September 13, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Former President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally for Ohio Gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray at CMSD East Professional Center Gymnasium on September 13, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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