{
  "id": 16670750,
  "title": "Trump hits back at Obama over Saddam 'Cheesecake Factory' jibe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/trump-hits-back-at-obama-over-saddam-cheesecake-factory-jibe",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T22:28:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/10/1564295/trump-hits-back-obama-over-saddam-cheesecake-factory-jibe"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, US President Donald Trump responded to comments made by his predecessor, Barack Obama, who compared the White House under Trump's administration to a Cheesecake Factory, run by former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. Trump dismissed Obama's remark, stating that it highlighted why Obama was a poor president. The former president's remarks came during a weekend speech promoting Democratic candidates in Ohio and Michigan ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Obama had previously criticized Trump's chaotic and cruel administration. The jab at Trump's White House renovations, which included a large ballroom and gold leaf decoration, particularly seemed to offend Trump. The two leaders have a long-standing rivalry, with Trump launching his political career by spreading false claims about Obama's birthplace. Trump's response to Obama's Cheesecake Factory comment also reflects the increasing volatility of the 80-year-old president as the midterms approach. In a recent post on his Truth Social network, Trump ranted about comedian Bill Maher, while last week he also attacked reporters questioning his handling of the midterms and Russia relations.",
  "summary": "JOINT BASE ANDREWS: US President Donald Trump hit back at Barack Obama on Monday after the former president jokingly said his successor’s White House looked as if it were a Cheesecake Factory restaurant run by Saddam Hussein.",
  "key_points": [
    "Trump rebuts Obama's Cheesecake Factory comparison",
    "Obama criticized Trump's chaotic White House in speech",
    "Rivalry between Trump and Obama fuels political volatility"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "'Cheesecake Factory': Obama trashes Trump despite numerous failures",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/cheesecake-factory-obama-trashes-trump-despite-numerous-failures",
        "published": "2026-10-26T17:06:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Trump hits back at Obama over Saddam ‘Cheesecake Factory’ jab",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/trump-hits-back-at-obama-over-saddam-cheesecake-factory-jab",
        "published": "2026-10-26T23:01:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Scott Bessent responds to Obama’s ‘Cheesecake Factory’ joke with lunch stop, social media jab",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/scott-bessent-responds-to-obamas-cheesecake-factory-joke-with-lunch",
        "published": "2026-10-26T23:54:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "WATCH: Record early voting in key states as Trump, Obama appeal to voters on campaign trail",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/watch-record-early-voting-in-key-states-as-trump-obama-appeal-to",
        "published": "2026-10-26T23:55:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Trump, Obama hold rallies ahead of midterms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/trump-obama-hold-rallies-ahead-of-midterms",
        "published": "2026-10-27T00:59:04.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}