Former President Barack Obama stated on June 17, 2026, that institutions working with President Donald Trump have 'fallen victim' to the belief that 'everything is about money.' Obama made these remarks during the opening ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, where he was accompanied by former First Lady Michelle Obama.
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Obama Critiques Institutions for Prioritizing Money in Remarks at Presidential Center Opening
During the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, former President Barack Obama criticized institutions collaborating with President Trump, claiming they have succumbed to a mindset focused on monetary gain. His comments were made alongside former First Lady Michelle Obama.
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Obama: Institutions dealing with Trump ‘have fallen victim’ to ‘everything is about money’
Obama Critiques Institutions for Prioritizing Money in Remarks at Presidential Center Opening