'Saddam Hussein Opened A Cheesecake Factory' Barack Obama Mocks Trump's Gold-Filled White House Renovations At Ohio Rally
· Free Press Journal
Ohio [US], October 25: Former US President Barack Obama launched a sharp, satirical attack against Donald Trump’s ongoing renovation choices for the White House, saying Trump has "got the White House looking like former Iraq President Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory".
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Obama Mocks Trump's White House Renovations
Addressing an election campaign in Ohio for the midterms, Obama ridiculed Trump’s aesthetic additions and renovations to the executive mansion, quipping that he seemed better suited for home improvement television.
“He’s got the White House looking like Saddam Hussein opened up a Cheesecake Factory"Obama just spoke to an ELECTRIC audience in Ohio, skewering Trump and Pete Hegseth and making the case that while we may be stuck with the same president for two more years, we are not stuck with a spineless do-nothing CongressHere are the highlights:
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"I don't know if you've noticed, but he seems very focused on home renovations. He should be on HGTV. The guy’s building a ballroom that’s bigger than the White House. Paved over the Rose Garden, put a helicopter pad on the South Lawn, and there’s gold everywhere! What’s up with the gold? Everything—more gold!” Obama said.
Taking the jibe further, he drew loud applause and laughter from the crowd, adding: “He’s got the White House looking like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory. Just gold everywhere."
Obama Endorses Democratic Candidates In Ohio
Following his address, the former president took to social media platform X to rally voters behind key Democratic contenders in the state, specifically endorsing candidates for the gubernatorial and senatorial races.
"Ohio, let's do what we can to elect @AmyActonOH as your next Governor and @SherrodBrown as your next U.S. Senator! They’ve dedicated their lives to fighting on behalf of all Ohioans," Obama wrote on X.
Former President Urges Voter Mobilisation
Emphasising the importance of grassroots mobilisation and high voter turnout, Obama stated that collective civic action could steer the nation toward positive change.
Russian Diesel Shipment Heads To US After Trump-Putin Agreement, First Tanker Expected To Reach New York On November 7"If we’re willing to organise and mobilise, if we’re willing to turn out in big numbers in Ohio and across this country, if we’re willing to vote for change and vote for Democrats up and down the ballot, then this election might just mark the moment this country began moving in a better direction," he stated.
Encouraging voters to ensure their participation, he concluded his message by urging citizens to take timely action: "So make a plan to vote today at http://IWillVote.com/OH."
Obama Targets Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
Obama also mocked US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. "Hundreds of Americans have been wounded. We have run down our stock of missiles, and Iran now has veto power over the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, you’ve got the defence secretary who’s squarely focused on important matters like the jawlines and testosterone levels of our troops," he said.
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