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Trump Excluded from Obama's $850M Library Opening Ceremony

3/9/2026

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Valerie Jarrett (former Obama adviser) announced that U.S. President Donald Trump is not invited to the opening ceremony.
The opening ceremony will be held June 18–21 at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago's Jackson Park.
The project costs $850 million and is the most expensive presidential library.
Tickets for the museum will be available in May.
Other areas will be free to enter.

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Story summary

Valerie Jarrett (former Obama adviser) announced that U.S. President Donald Trump is not invited to the opening ceremony.
The opening ceremony will be held June 18–21 at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago's Jackson Park.
The project costs $850 million and is the most expensive presidential library.
Tickets for the museum will be available in May.
Other areas will be free to enter.