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Posted on 04/09/2026 1:22:29 PM PDT by Libloather
The Obama Presidential Center is facing a wave of backlash ahead of its opening, with critics blasting its admission policies and raising broader concerns about the project’s cost and management.
Conservative commentators on social media are taking aim at the center’s requirement that Illinois residents show valid identification to receive free admission on certain days, arguing it contrasts with Democratic opposition to voter ID laws.
"They’re making you show ID… to visit the Obama Library… in Chicago. You can’t make this stuff up!" one social media user wrote.
"The Obama Presidential Library is making people show an ID for proof of Illinois residency to get in for free," another posted. "So residents have to prove who they are for this, but not to vote?"
Others echoed the sentiment more bluntly, with one account writing: "It turns out Democrats support requiring ID… but only for free admission into Obama’s library."
Obama's website clearly states that Illinois residents "must be able to provide proof of residency. Be prepared to show proof of residency at the Museum with a valid photo ID, Illinois driver’s license, state ID, or city-issued ID."
Critics have also pointed to reported restrictions tied to early ticket giveaways, including claims that some promotions are limited to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
The latest controversy builds on a string of prior criticisms surrounding the $850 million project.
Earlier this year, the Obama Foundation drew backlash after seeking 75 to 100 unpaid volunteers, dubbed "ambassadors," to help operate the center, even as top executives collect substantial salaries. Federal filings show CEO Valerie Jarrett has earned roughly $740,000 annually in recent years, while overall compensation at the foundation has climbed significantly.
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If you are getting in for free, why do they care who you are?
So they admit John Thune and Mitch McConnell and the other RINOs holding up the SAVE America act are actually Democrats. Because they’re the only ones who have prevented it from becoming law.
Democrats have no power to stop it, if Democrats with and R by their name wanted to pass it.
Want to go see John Colbert criticize the requirement for IDs to vote?
you’ll need current government issued photo ID to attend as an audience member.
Anyone wanted to go to that monstrosity (idolizing one of the worst presidents in history) needs their head examined.
Hussein museum -
What’s the price of museum tickets?
General admission prices for tickets will be as follows:
Adult (ages 12 and older) — $30
Child (ages 3–11) — $23
Children 2 and younger — Free
Hussein museum -
What’s the price of museum tickets?
General admission prices for tickets will be as follows:
Adult (ages 12 and older) — $30
Hell I’d pay that much if I could walk in there and a giant shit.
Democrats claim by requiring ID to vote that black folks don’t have easy access to get one and that this is blatant racism. Using that logic, Obama is blatantly racist.
One question: how long will it take them to install locked cabinets in the gift lounge to keep the merch from being stolen?
Hey they say black people ain’t got ID and are too dumb to get it to vote, so that means this is rascist! Where’s Rev. Al and army of shysters?
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago requires proof of Illinois residency, such as a photo ID, to receive free admission for select days. The policy mandates that Illinois residents show a valid driver’s license, state ID, or city-issued ID to get free tickets on Tuesdays or to receive discounted admission.
Key details regarding this policy include:Targeted Free Entry: Free entry applies specifically to Illinois residents, and the center is a privately funded project rather than a government building.
Critiques: The requirement has faced criticism from those arguing that it contrasts with Democratic positions on voter ID laws, noting that ID is required for entry but not for voting in Illinois.Other Requirements: Children 2 and under receive free entry, while general admission tickets cost $30 for adults and $23 for children. The surrounding 19-acre campus is free and open to all, say reports.
Precisely. I keep making that point only to get the usual lazy, unintelligent response of “so you want the Dems to win?”
As always, good for me not for ther, just like getting into Michael’s birthday party
“Papers please”
There’s no heat. Just click bait for conservatives. Get over it.
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