Cheesecake Factory Among List of Popular Eateries in America's Priciest Neighborhoods – Democratic Accent
Obama’s joke about Trump’s White House makeover turned the restaurant chain into an unlikely campaign talking point.
- Former President Barack Obama mocked President Donald Trump's White House renovations during a rally in Ohio on Saturday, joking the decor looked "like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory."
- Trump defended his redecorating efforts, telling reporters, "I've taken care of the White House, I've fixed it with the finest artisans in the world," and stating the building is in its best shape since 1792.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent visited the chain on Monday, telling journalists, "I had a great meal, always have a great meal, and I would just tell the Martha's Vineyard set to give it a try." The White House X account posted a photo of the menu, stating, "The only thing bigger than the menu is the list of President Trump's accomplishments."
- At a Georgia rally on Wednesday, Obama revisited the controversy, expressing surprise the administration prioritized the restaurant remark over his criticisms regarding policy and corruption.
- The debate has partially consumed the final week of the US midterm election, though observers note it is not the seismic "October surprise" some expected.
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COMMENT. Is Barack Obama an elitist who looks down on ordinary Americans? Is Donald Trump like a tasteless dictator when he decorates the White House in gold? With one week left until the election, this is being discussed everywhere in the United States.
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At The Cheesecake Factory, a campaign culture war is blissfully ignored
Conservatives have slammed Barack Obama for mocking a beloved American institution. But is this restaurant really as tacky as Donald Trump’s White House decor?
The Cheesecake Factory Doesn’t Need Your Approval
There’s a reason that low-stakes arguments like whether Airbnb hosts force guests to do too many chores or exactly what plastic surgery Jennifer Lawrence has gotten done go viral. In times of societal upheaval when everything feels doomed, it’s refreshing to worry about things that don’t really matter. You know, like The Cheesecake Factory. The latest debate taking over social media is about which chain restaurants are trash and which are worth …
Cheesecake Factory among list of popular eateries in America's priciest neighborhoods – Democratic Accent
The Cheesecake Factory has been in the headlines after former President Barack Obama joked that President Donald Trump’s White House décor looked “like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory.” The remark sparked debate over whether the chain is a spot for everyday Americans, and a new analysis of restaurant chains near neighborhoods with higher and lower home values found where it ranks. Home values near Cheesecake Factory restaurants were …
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