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Barack Obama compares White House decor to Cheesecake Factory
During a campaign rally in Cleveland, former President Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump’s use of gold decor in the White House, remarking that it looks as if “Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory.” The comment, which drew comparisons to the gaudy aesthetics of the late Iraqi dictator's palaces, sparked a social media debate and a response from the Trump administration.
Donald Trump defended his design choices and renovation projects, stating that the comparison was evidence of poor presidency.
Rick McCormack, a former design executive for The Cheesecake Factory, responded to the joke by noting that the comparison was not humorous and expressed sadness that political pettiness was being fueled by such comments. He clarified that the restaurant's actual aesthetic differs significantly from the gold-heavy decor described by Obama.
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Barack Obama · Donald Trump · Rick McCormack · Saddam Hussein · The Cheesecake Factory · White House
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Donald Trump defended his renovation projects and design style. www.haberaktuel.com · abc17news.com · localnews8.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Barack Obama compared the White House decor to a Cheesecake Factory during a rally in Cleveland. www.haberaktuel.com · abc17news.com · localnews8.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Cheesecake Factory's aesthetic does not rely on heavy gold detailing. www.haberaktuel.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rick McCormack, a former design executive for The Cheesecake Factory, stated the comparison was not funny. www.haberaktuel.com · abc17news.com · localnews8.com