The Cheesecake Factory delivered an earnings win amid a presidential feud. Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images/The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory 's moment in the spotlight just got a little sweeter.

The California-based restaurant chain reported solid third-quarter earnings on Tuesday, a few days after getting dragged into a political feud that's become bigger than its famously large portion sizes.

It all started after former president Barack Obama stirred the pot on Saturday when he compared President Donald Trump's White House renovations to Saddam Hussein's take on a Cheesecake Factory, prompting Republicans to seize on the comments and defend the chain.

Amid the firestorm, The Cheesecake Factory reported quarterly revenue of $1.03 billion, up nearly 14% year-over-year, while comparable sales at its restaurants rose over 15% year-over-year.

CEO David Overton credited the chain's new menu items, rewards program, and social media engagement for the growth in sales.

"The Cheesecake Factory has long…