Michelle Obama's Warm Tribute to Barack Sparks Online Fury — Here's Why

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News (2 / 1) 26.06.2026 23:18 / Torben

Backlash on Social Media

Not everyone agreed. Users on X pushed back, calling his tenure divisive and sharing harsh critiques — some accused him of driving national division and even used blunt language to condemn his legacy, while others said they never felt the "hope and joy" Michelle described.

The Center’s Price Tag

The Barack Obama Presidential Center opened after largely private fundraising. The project cost $850 million with big donations noted in reports — Jeff Bezos and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky among contributors — and about $120 million went to nearby infrastructure paid by taxpayers. Former President Trump also criticized the project’s budget and called the effort a "disaster" in comments about cost overruns.