In North Las Vegas, Nevada, former President Barack Obama delivered a standup monologue criticizing former President Donald Trump to over 4,000 Democratic supporters at Cheyenne High School. Obama mocked Trump for being a 78-year-old billionaire who constantly complains and tries to sell products. He also criticized Trump for his lack of responsibility and his definition of freedom. Obama highlighted the importance of not electing a president who exacerbates problems for political gain, referencing an immigration bill issue. The event took place as polls showed a close race between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in Nevada, a state that has not voted Republican since 2004. Obama’s message to get out the vote coincided with the start of pre-Election Day balloting, with many voters opting for in-person voting despite receiving mail-in ballots. A Black voter from Las Vegas expressed understanding of Obama’s remarks about Black male voters hesitating to support Harris. Trump’s campaign suggested that Black men are hesitant about Harris because they believe Trump fulfilled his promises, such as achieving record-low unemployment rates for Black Americans.
