Obama on Trump White House: ‘Like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory’

Former President Barack Obama used humor to critique President Trump’s ongoing renovations at the White House during a campaign appearance in Cleveland, Ohio, where he supported Democratic candidates for governor and Senate. Focusing on the extensive updates to the presidential residence, Obama highlighted the scale of the work as part of a broader commentary on the administration’s priorities. The remarks came as part of his efforts to rally support for down-ballot Democrats ahead of an election year. The speech offered a sharp contrast to the Trump administration’s emphasis on infrastructure and public projects.

Former President Barack Obama poked fun at President Trump's various Washington, D.C.-area renovation projects during a campaign stop in Cleveland, Ohio, where he was stumping for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton and Senate candidate Sherrod Brown. In his speech, Obama zeroed in on the changes President Trump has made to the White House during his...