# Trump Admin Mocks Obama's Cheesecake Factory Comment

> Trump administration responds to Obama's White House renovation criticism with mock Cheesecake Factory menu.
- Title: Trump Admin Mocks Obama's Cheesecake Factory Comment
- Summary: Trump administration responds to Obama's White House renovation criticism with mock Cheesecake Factory menu. Trump administration mocked Obama's comparison…
- Keywords: trump administration, barack obama, cheesecake factory, white house renovations, presidential center, saddam hussein, nfl, midterm elections, Trump, Admin, Mocks, Obama's
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/trump-admin-goes-offensive-obama-cheesecake-factory-remark-12623090
- Published: 2026-10-27T13:25:39+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump administration, barack obama, cheesecake factory, white house renovations, presidential center, saddam hussein, nfl, midterm elections
## Obama Criticizes Trump's White House Renovations
Obama compared Trump's White House renovations to a Cheesecake Factory opened by Saddam Hussein during a campaign rally in Cleveland, Ohio.

> He's got the White House looking like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory
## Trump Defends Renovations
Trump called Obama a 'lousy president' and defended his White House renovations, claiming he fixed the building with the finest artisans.

> For you to say it's a Cheesecake Factory, that just shows why you were a lousy president
## White House Shares Mock Menu
The White House's X account published a mock Cheesecake Factory menu listing Trump's claimed accomplishments like tax relief and border security.

> Since we're talking about The Cheesecake Factory…The only thing bigger than the menu is the list of President Trump's accomplishments
## Treasury Secretary Visits Restaurant
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Obama's Chicago Presidential Center design while praising his meal at a Cheesecake Factory.

> This is the man who built the museum that looks like Darth Vader's tomb
## Administration's Renovation Projects
Trump's White House renovations include gold decorations, a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom, and changes to the Rose Garden.

> The central 650-seat ballroom with a 3-story underground expansion
## Cost and Criticism of Projects
The White House Ballroom project cost up to $600 million after initial estimates of $200 million, drawing criticism for historic alterations.

> The scale of the project and the demolition have drawn scrutiny from critics
## White House Spokesperson Defends
White House spokesperson Davis Ingle defended Trump's renovations, calling Obama one of the most dishonest presidents in history.

> He said Trump had done more than his predecessors to improve the country's interior spaces
## Midterm Elections Context
The exchange occurs ahead of November midterms where control of Congress will be decided.

> The exchange comes as both parties campaign ahead of the November midterms
## Cheesecake Factory Comparison Debate
Critics question whether Obama's comment was a criticism of Trump's interior design or an insult to a popular restaurant.

> The response has also prompted a broader argument over whether Obama's comparison was a criticism of Trump's interior design
## Trump Administration's Response
Trump administration has turned Obama's comparison into an opportunity to promote their record using the restaurant's menu as a metaphor.

> The post turned Obama's comparison into an opportunity for the administration to promote its record
## Key takeaway

Trump administration mocked Obama's comparison of White House renovations to Saddam Hussein's Cheesecake Factory, sharing a mock menu highlighting their claimed achievements.