Obamas' personal chef found dead near mansion

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July 25, 2023

The Obama family was struck by tragedy this week after the body of their personal chef was discovered near their home

According to the Daily Caller, 45-year-old Tafari Campbell was recovered by Massachusetts State Police (MSP) divers in Edgartown Great Pond.

Body found in eight feet of water

Campbell's body had been discovered through the use of side-scan sonar by Massachusetts Environmental Police Officers.

🔥🚨BREAKING: #DeadBody found at #Obama’s Martha’s Vineyard estate in search for a black 43-year-old male paddleboarder, who drowned in the pond attached to the estate: 911 call was made from ex-President's $12M property last night.

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— CBKNEWS (@CBKNEWS121) July 24, 2023

Campbell was ultimately found around 10 a.am. on Monday morning in eight feet of water approximately 100 feet from shore.

The Associated Press reported that Campbell had been out paddleboarding when he began struggling to stay afloat and subsequently went under.

Obamas say chef "was a beloved part of our family"

The New York Post quoted a statement from the former president and first lady that read, "Tafari was a beloved part of our family."

"When we first met him, he was a talented sous chef at the White House — creative and passionate about food, and its ability to bring people together. In the years that followed, we got to know him as a warm, fun, extraordinarily kind person who made all of our lives a little brighter," the former first couple recalled.

"That’s why, when we were getting ready to leave the White House, we asked Tafari to stay with us, and he generously agreed. He’s been part of our lives ever since, and our hearts are broken that he’s gone," Mr. and Mrs. Obama continued.

"Today we join everyone who knew and loved Tafari — especially his wife Sherise and their twin boys, Xavier and Savin — in grieving the loss of a truly wonderful man," they continued.

Questions arise surrounding Campbell's death

Campbell's widow released a statement of her own on Instagram, declaring, "My heart is broken. My life and our family’s life is forever changed. Please pray for me and our families as I deal with the loss of my husband."

Meanwhile, conservative activist Benny Johnson put out a tweet in which he pointed to discrepancies in the details surrounding Campbell's death.

The Obamas said they were nowhere near Martha’s Vineyard when the tragedy of Tafari Campbell’s death occurred.

But it turns out the private chef was on the island because Barack Obama was there as well.

Initially the Obamas said they were not home. Now their office has been…

— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) July 25, 2023

"The Obamas said they were nowhere near Martha’s Vineyard when the tragedy of Tafari Campbell’s death occurred. But it turns out the private chef was on the island because Barack Obama was there as well," he wrote.

"Initially the Obamas said they were not home. Now their office has been forced to clarify that they were on the island, just not at their residence when Campbell drowned," he added.