Trump Admin Goes on Offensive Over Obama Cheesecake Factory Remark
Summary
Barack Obama criticized Donald Trump’s White House renovations at a campaign rally in Ohio, comparing the gold-heavy decor to a Cheesecake Factory opened by Saddam Hussein. Trump defended the work and criticized Obama, while the White House posted a mock restaurant menu listing the administration’s claimed accomplishments.Key Facts
- Obama made the remarks while campaigning for Ohio Democrats, including Senate candidate Sherrod Brown and gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton.
- Obama criticized Trump’s plans for a ballroom, changes to the Rose Garden and gold decorations at the White House.
- Trump said the White House had been in poor condition and that he had repaired it with skilled artisans.
- Trump called Obama a “lousy president” in response to the Cheesecake Factory comparison.
- The White House’s official X account posted a mock Cheesecake Factory menu featuring administration talking points.
- The menu graphic included claims about private-sector job creation and eliminating federal taxes on tips and overtime.
- The dispute unfolded as both parties campaigned ahead of the November midterm elections, when control of Congress was at stake.
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