Former President Barack Obama gatecrashed a live recording of a podcast to give a giddy appraisal of Democratic election victories and offer a veiled dig at Donald Trump.

Ever the showman, Obama, 64, stylishly walked on stage after the hosts introduced themselves, saying, “And I’m Barack Obama.” He tapped his mic for extra effect. The crowd cheered.

Although Obama did not directly name Trump, remarks about “entrenching power” and rejecting cruelty appear to jab at the president’s governing style and the approach of surrounding himself with loyalists.

The former president’s message came amid a wave of Democratic victories—including Zohran Mamdani as New York City mayor, and key gubernatorial wins for Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill—which have invigorated debates within the party

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