Posted on 03/08/2026 9:54:49 PM PDT by Libloather
Former Obama White House adviser Valerie Jarrett said on Saturday that President Trump has not been invited to participate in the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center.
According to a press release, the Obama Presidential Center’s grand opening celebrations will begin on June 18 and last through June 21, including "a series of events that bring together the changemakers, community members, volunteers, and supporters who made the Obama presidency a reality and that welcomes visitors to celebrate the power of hope and change."
Jarrett spoke about the upcoming opening ceremonies for the center on MS Now’s "The Weekend" with Jonathan Capehart, who asked, "So when things like this presidential centers or presidential libraries — I was there for President Clinton’s presidential library opening — there are all sorts of dignitaries who are there who are invited. And so I’m just wondering, Valerie, is President Trump invited?"
She gave a response clarifying that only those who played a part in former President Barack Obama’s political journey would be a part of the opening ceremony.
"As I said, this is really a chance for us to celebrate with the people who joined President Obama on this journey, the ordinary people who did the extraordinary things. So, no, but I will say, I hasten to add, that after we open to the public, should President Trump want to come and tour the center, President Obama would be delighted for him to do so."
"That was a very heavy ‘No,’ Valerie," co-host Eugene Daniels chuckled.
"And I’m curious what you think about a country feeling beleaguered, President Obama being the person who represented hope. What does it mean that this center will open under the backdrop of all of that that’s going on in this country right now?" Daniels asked.
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I am sure Trump is devastated. I would visit it to deposit a few dozen eggs but I swore off ever visiting Chicago many years ago.
Will Obama’s typical white grandmother who he had snuffed before taking orifice be memorialized in the penthouse of the Obama center?
While Jimmy Carter was still alive, all Presidents gathered for a photo except for President Trump. He was not invited. I could see then it was a big club and Trump was not a member. They have all been in on the efforts to derail Trump. No sale and he could not care less.
It would be a shame to miss the AA demonstration.
Trump would axe to see his Birth Certificate
Imagine what Trump would say if he was allowed to speak. Hahahaha
I’m sure President Trump is heartbroken.
That’s good. Who would want to be seen in such an ugly monstrosity?
The Serpent comes out of hiding.
I’d sure like to know how she passed FBI security check.
What a time for our DOJ to make multiple arrests of the perps.
As I see it, that was the most damaging and consequential act of his two terms.
Right up there with the Clinton trailer house library.
What’s even the point of not inviting someone, if you don’t announce to the world that he wasn’t invited?
Where’s the value in that?
Rosanne Barr was right in identifying the resemblance, but her timing crossed with Valerie still running most of the country from Obama’s house even though Trump was President. I think she’s still running a big part of it.
In other news, Trump is fixing problems Obama, Val and other Anti-Americans did.
Biden's Presidential Library will be Mattress store...
I’ve seen head rigs built over iron mine shafts that had better looking architecture.
nor his funeral!
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