Obama Mocks Trump's White House Renovations
Summary
Former President Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump’s White House renovation plans at a rally in Ohio, joking about the gold décor, Rose Garden changes and proposed ballroom. Obama also said Trump should focus more on the cost of living and gas prices, and urged voters to seek accountability in the November 3 election.Key Facts
- Obama spoke at a Democratic rally in Ohio on Saturday.
- He joked that Trump should be on HGTV and compared the décor to a Cheesecake Factory opened by Saddam Hussein.
- Trump’s renovation plans include a privately funded ballroom on the South Lawn and changes to the Rose Garden landscaping.
- Obama said Trump appeared focused on renovations rather than lowering living costs and gas prices.
- Obama also criticized Trump’s leadership and accused Republican leaders of failing to hold him accountable.
- At a later appearance in Michigan, Obama called the November 3 election a chance to bring accountability to government.
- The White House had not responded to Newsweek’s request for comment at the time of publication.
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