As most of you know, the city of Detroit and the home state of Michigan mean a lot to me,” he said. “And going into this election, the spotlight is on us more than ever, and I think it’s important to use your voice. So I’m encouraging everybody to get out and vote please.”
He added, “I also think people shouldn’t be afraid to express their opinions, and I don’t think anyone wants an America where people are worried about retribution, of what people will do if you make your opinion known.”
I think Vice President Harris supports a future for this country where these freedoms and many others will be protected and upheld.”
When he took the stage, Obama said, “I have done a lot of rallies, so I don’t usually get nervous. But I was feeling some kind of way following Eminem.” He then proceeded to rap Eminem’s “Lose Yourself.”
“I thought Eminem was going to perform and I was going to jump out,” Obama said.
The Harris campaign has been tapping celebrities for campaign appearances, with Bruce Springsteen scheduled to perform at an Atlanta rally Thursday and at a Philadelphia event Monday. Earlier in the day, actor Bradley Whitford appeared at an event with Obama and Harris’ running mate Tim Walz. Earlier this month, Julia Roberts campaigned for Harris in Georgia.