Iowa, Oct. 26 -- US President Donald Trump hit back at former President Barack Obama after he mocked the White House's aesthetics and recent renovations, comparing them to the decor of "The Cheesecake Factory".

Defending the extensive renovations carried out during his administration, Trump asserted that the historic presidential residence had suffered from severe neglect under previous leadership and was in dire need of repair.

"I've taken care of the White House. I've fixed it with the finest artisans in the world... It was in horrible shape; the exterior plaster was broken and cracked, and the painting was terrible. The White House is now in the best shape it's been since 1792 when it was built," Trump remarked.

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