# Obama laughs off Trump attacks at rally for Ossoff

Former US President Barack Obama campaigned for Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff and laughed off attacks from Donald Trump, saying they had prompted a whole government response to a joke. The rally highlights the national stakes and high-profile involvement in the closely watched special election.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/28/obama-atlanta-democrats-jon-ossoff) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:12:23 GMT