Fox News • June 18, 2026 18:24

White House seizes on delayed Obama presidential center opening to crown Trump ‘Builder-in-Chief’

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The White House contrasts Trump's D.C. renovation projects with the Obama Presidential Center, citing rising costs and delays ahead of its opening.

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Wed 23:59 - The Hill

Biden, Bush, Clinton slated to attend Obama presidential center opening

Thu 12:49 - Washington Examiner

Obama’s $850 million presidential center opens without an invitation for Trump

Thu 15:35 - Euronews

Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder and Bono to attend Obama Centre's star-studded opening

Thu 18:24 - Fox News

White House seizes on delayed Obama presidential center opening to crown Trump ‘Builder-in-Chief’

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Euronews

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15:35

Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder and Bono to attend Obama Centre's star-studded opening

The $850 million campus, located on Chicago's South Side, includes a museum, library, sports facilities and community spaces.

The Hill

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23:59

Biden, Bush, Clinton slated to attend Obama presidential center opening

Former Presidents Biden, Clinton and Bush are set to attend the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, according to a new report. The Chicago Sun-Times reported Wednesday that the three …

Washington Examiner

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12:49

Obama’s $850 million presidential center opens without an invitation for Trump

Former President Barack Obama, joined by several other living presidents, will host a dedication ceremony for the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on Thursday. The Obama Foundation …