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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

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Wed Jun 17, 2026, 02:11 PM Jun 17

Petition to rename road Trump Tower is on after Obama at 22k signatures

A petition to rename a Chicago street after former President Barack Obama has garnered tens of thousands of signatures.

But it isn't just any street. The petitioners hope to rename the street where the forboding Trump International Hotel and Tower sits, changing its address from Wabash Avenue to Barack Hussein Obama Avenue. The petition organizer describes experiencing challenges living with President Donald Trump's policies.

"This would send a small message about the values we uphold as a city, those of inclusivity, resilience, and forward-thinking change, and fighting back in any way possible," the Change.org petition states. As of June 16, it had garnered more than 22,000 signatures.

Trump Tower frequent protest spot

The Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago sits at 401 N. Wabash Ave., along the Chicago River.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/petition-rename-road-trump-tower-090506497.html

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Petition to rename road Trump Tower is on after Obama at 22k signatures (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 17 OP
And not just Obama Avenue, it's "Barack Hussein Obama Avenue." That should really piss off Trump. sop Jun 17 #1
Oh I sooooooooo hope this happens......and hope it will be Barack Hussein Obama Avenue. a kennedy Jun 17 #2
I would LOVE this to happen sheshe2 Jun 17 #3
😄🤞🤞🤞😄 Yes, PLEASE! electric_blue68 Jun 17 #4

sop

(19,894 posts)
1. And not just Obama Avenue, it's "Barack Hussein Obama Avenue." That should really piss off Trump.
Wed Jun 17, 2026, 02:17 PM
Jun 17

a kennedy

(36,758 posts)
2. Oh I sooooooooo hope this happens......and hope it will be Barack Hussein Obama Avenue.
Wed Jun 17, 2026, 02:19 PM
Jun 17
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