芝加哥的奥巴马总统中心(Obama President Center)发现尽管有私人资金, 但至少造成435万加元的隐性公共成本。 A 2026 probe found Chicago’s Obama Presidential Center caused at least $435M in hidden public costs despite private funding.

2026年的调查显示,芝加哥的奥巴马总统中心引发了数亿起隐蔽公共基础设施费用,尽管这些费用是私人出资的。 A 2026 investigation reveals the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago has triggered hundreds of millions in hidden public infrastructure costs, despite being privately funded. 虽然奥巴马基金会(Obama Foundation)负责建筑工程,但州和市级机构未能提供合并的总数,记录显示至少有4.35亿美元的公共开支用于道路拆除和公园重新设计等升级改造。 While the Obama Foundation covers construction, state and city agencies have failed to provide a consolidated total, with records showing at least $435 million in public spending on upgrades like roadway removal and park redesign. 官员没有澄清重叠开支或整个财务情况,这加剧了对透明度和问责制的担忧。 Officials have not clarified overlapping expenses or the full financial picture, fueling concerns over transparency and accountability. 该中心地处19英亩,价值10美元,将不存放总统官方记录,并私下提出有关其分类和纳税人费用的问题。 The center, located on 19 acres transferred for $10, will not house official presidential records and is run privately—raising questions about its classification and cost to taxpayers.