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Why is the Cheesecake Factory at the center of the latest culture war?

Why is the Cheesecake Factory at the center of the latest culture war?
NPR News Friday 30 October 2026, 12:00 UTC By Kate Bartlett 1 min read
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A joke by former President Obama has gone viral and received backlash from the Trump administration as the issue of affordability looms large over next week's midterm elections.(Image credit: Kayla Bartkowski)

A joke by former President Obama has gone viral and received backlash from the Trump administration as the issue of affordability looms large over next week's midterm elections.

(Image credit: Kayla Bartkowski)

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