Obama endorsed Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and made several high-profile speeches in favor of her , including an address at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia . She also appeared multiple times on the campaign trail in either solo or joint appearances with Clinton . On October 13 , 2016 , Obama heavily criticized Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump for the statements he made in a 2005 audio recording while at a Clinton rally in Manchester , New Hampshire . A week later , Trump attempted to revive past comments Obama made in regards to Clinton during the 2008 presidential election
2016 Democratic National Convention
2016 Democratic National Convention
Michelle Obama