Obama Hits Campaign Trail for Harris

Former U.S. President Barack Obama is set to campaign for Kamala Harris in the lead-up to the November 5 U.S. election, beginning with a visit to Pittsburgh. Alongside his wife Michelle, Obama endorsed Harris' presidential run back in July.

Former U.S. President Barack Obama will lend his influential presence on the campaign trail for Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris as the U.S. election looms on November 5, according to a report by the Washington Post.

Launching his support tour in Pittsburgh on Thursday, Obama aims to bolster Harris' bid with key appearances and speeches. The information was revealed by a senior campaign official who wished to remain anonymous. Obama and his wife, Michelle, had previously expressed their endorsement for Harris' presidential campaign in July.

The former president's involvement is seen as a significant boost to Harris' campaign, leveraging his popularity and political acumen to rally voter support in crucial swing states ahead of the election.

(With inputs from agencies.)