As the Obama Presidential Center gears up for its June opening, pricey merchandise and celebrity-backed promotions spark backlash over how sales fund the Obama Foundation.

Obama Center Sells Expensive Merch, Luxury Items Spark Backlash
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Obama Center Sells Expensive Merch, Luxury Items Spark Backlash

The piece looks at merchandise tied to the Obama Presidential Center, noting pricey items, promotional appearances by high-profile figures, and how the center frames its mission and product sales to support the Obama Foundation. The presidential center is set to open in June, and its team has been pushing the launch with celebrity appearances and...