The man who spent eight years lecturing Americans about the evils of wealth and economic inequality, and fear mongered about global warming and climate change is reportedly set to buy a nearly $15 million beachfront Martha’s Vineyard estate.
According to TMZ, former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are in escrow for the multimillion-dollar mansion currently owned by the NBA’s Boston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck. “The former Prez and First Lady have been renting the house this summer and loved it so much, we’ve learned they made an offer. The property is listed at $14,850,000. Our sources say they’re paying less, but we don’t know how much,” the report says.
The mansion is nearly 6,900 square feet, complete with seven bedrooms, a pool, outdoor fireplace, second-floor balcony jacuzzi, boathouse, and two guest wings, per TMZ.
The irony of Mr. You-didn’t-build-that and At-a-certain-point-you’ve-made-enough-money himself living so lavishly was not lost on the internet. Nor was the fact that the property is beachfront (with a massive carbon footprint!). If one were to truthfully believe in the climate hysteria echoed by Obama, this purchase would be highly unwise, as the house will surely be underwater in a matter of years.
Founder of the satirical Babylon Bee Adam Ford pointedly posted:
The Federalist’s Inez Stepman mocked, “You didn’t build that, guys.”
Radio host Mark Simone wrote, “The Obama’s totally reject socialism and buy another mega mansion – a $15 million dollar Martha’s Vineyard estate that they’ll only use a few weeks a year, in an attempt to set a new record for income inequality.”
“‘At a certain point, you’ve made enough money.’ – guy who got a $65M book deal then bought a 7-bdrm 7,000 sq-foot Martha’s Vineyard mansion on 29 acres worth $15 million,” the popular Twitter politico known as Razor jabbed.
“If I genuinely believed in 12 years coastal areas would be under water, I wouldn’t by a $15 million mansion on…Martha’s Vineyard,” said podcast host Amy Curtis. “Call me crazy, but it doesn’t seem like Obama is taking climate change all that seriously.”
“Poor investment. Martha’s Vineyard is literally going to be swallowed by the ocean if we don’t hand over all of our money and freedom to the government to stop Global Warming,” snarked Federalist contributor known as the “red-headed libertarian.”
“The estate is currently in escrow and it’s not a done deal just yet. We’re told there are contingencies so it’s possible it could fall apart, but we’re told so far it’s a go,” TMZ said.
According to the New York Post, the Obamas recently spent $8.1 million on a nine-bedroom home in Washington, D.C. The Post also noted that Mr. Obama had a $40 million net worth in 2018, and combined with the former First Lady’s wealth, the duo are worth an estimated $135 million.