The Controversial Way Barack Obama Likes To Order His Steaks

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The Controversial Way Barack Obama Likes To Order His Steaks By Karen Hart June 8, 2025 5:39 pm EST

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When you mix food and former U.S. presidents, you get food fights that are bigger than right versus left. Case in point, Barack Obama. As it turns out, the 44th President of the United States doesn't like a rare or medium rare steak, which is often considered the "gold standard." During a barbecue on the White House lawn that was captured in a YouTube video, the former President told celebrity chef Bobby Flay, "I'm a medium-well guy." It might seem like total and utter blasphemy to steak lovers and chefs, but to make up for the for it, he likes truffle butter on the side.

The steak orders of former U.S. Presidents vary widely, but most ch