PICTURE EXCLUSIVE Scowling Obama inspects the construction of his new multimillion-dollar Hawaii mansion and controversial sea wall he built using a loophole that his neighbors fear will erode the beachline
- Construction appears to be well underway on Barack Obama’s Hawaii beachfront compound
- Obama was pictured speaking to builders and architects from a local island-based building firm
- The former President did not look happy in photos snapped of him as he spoke with the construction crew
- Obama could be seen with his arms folder and making pointed gestures before turning around to walk inside
- His close friend and confidant Marty Nesbitt purchased property for $8.7 million in 2015
- Previously, the site was home to the famous mansion from Magnum PI TV series which was torn down
- In 2020 it was revealed how the buyer of the three-acre plot of land used a planning loophole to preserve a century-old sea wall on the beachfront, much to the annoyance of neighbors and environmentalists
- Experts say such sea walls contribute to beach erosion and can damage the coastal environment
Barack Obama has been pictured at his new multimillion-dollar Hawaii mansion for the very first time, but he did not yet appear to be on island time.
Far from being in beach mode, Obama appeared to be deep in conversation as he spoke with workers from local building firm Armstrong Builders, who are currently constructing his beachfront compound on the island of Oahu.
Dressed in beige pants and a grey polo shirt, Obama looked tense as he was pictured speaking with builders and architects.
The former president could be seen scowling as he chatted Saturday with at least four developers who were working on the project.
Obama, 60, had his arms crossed the entire time the group were discussing the next steps in building the massive compound, while at one point he appeared to be gesturing as he pointed out things that presumably needed to be addressed.
Construction has been mired in controversy because the project used a planning loophole to retain a sea wall that is almost certainly causing beach erosion.
