Obama labels Iran conflict a $2 trillion failure in Ohio

Former President Barack Obama told an Ohio audience on Saturday that the United States spent two trillion dollars on an unnecessary war against Iran.

He made the claim during a campaign event supporting Democratic candidates in the state's midterms. Obama described the conflict as a decision made by the current administration that nobody requested.

"After two years of chaos and cruelty and corruption and incompetence, the likes of which we have not seen in the modern era, you get a chance to say, 'Enough is enough,'" Obama said.

The former president also addressed a recent attack ad in the gubernatorial race. Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy aired a spot featuring Donna Arthur, the mother of Democratic candidate Amy Acton.

Arthur disputed Acton's account of childhood homelessness and sexual abuse by her stepfather. Acton stated she has not seen her mother since 1978. Her brother supported her version of events. The stepfather, who died in 2004, faced rape charges.

Obama backed Acton, noting she spoke movingly about the abuse, neglect, and homelessness she experienced. He shared the stage with Acton and former Senator Sherrod Brown, who is challenging incumbent Republican Senator Jon Husted. Polls indicate Democrats hold a slight lead in both races, though results are expected to be close.