Obama, nation’s first Black president, suggested Black men were uncomfortable supporting a woman for the White House

Obama’s speech arrives amid Democratic efforts to drive turnout among Black voters for November’s election. Last month, Harris held a series of events in Wisconsin, as well as other states, to engage the key voting demographic and counteract Trump’s efforts to impress them with his own approach.

Vice President Kamala Harris is on track to win a majority of Black voters, and has brought many back to her party since taking over for President Biden. Still, a significant gap in support persists.