The Obama joke that became a campaign theme in the United States

Barack Obama has made headlines in the final stretch of the U.S. midterm campaign with a joke about Donald Trump's lavish renovations in the White House. He compared it to Saddam Hussein opening a Cheesecake Factory, sparking outrage among conservatives. Trump responded by defending the renovations and criticizing Obama for mocking a popular restaurant chain. Right-wing media have accused Obama of being out of touch, while Obama humorously noted the absurdity of the government’s response to his joke. He also dismissed snobbery claims, highlighting his experiences as a father.