In this Townhall article, Dmitri Bolt reports that the Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony devolved into a left-wing spectacle of America-bashing, land acknowledgments, and partisan jabs at Trump just weeks before the nation’s 250th birthday.
- The ceremony featured former Presidents Obama, Biden, Bush, and Clinton alongside the Obamas, Clintons, and Kamala Harris in what became a “groveling contest.”
- It opened with a land acknowledgment for the site on Chicago’s South Side, despite Obama choosing to build there.
- Obama criticized America’s founders for falling short of ideals by allowing slavery and property restrictions on voting, while stressing peaceful transfer of power in a swipe at Trump.
- Michelle Obama declared Dreamers “the beating heart of this country” and took shots at Trump.
- The event did little to bridge divisions, with Democrats struggling to express admiration for America amid ongoing culture war rhetoric.
- Critics highlighted the irony of Obama’s administration legacy contrasted with his remarks on unity and democracy.
Read the full story:
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/dmitri-bolt/2026/06/18/the-obama-presidential-library-opening-ceremony-was-a-complete-mess-n2677973
