Allowing an underling to take the rap is ridiculous.
A leader would have instantly directed his minions to make preparations for a trip, 'cause he's going. Waiting around for his gang-that-couldn't-shoot-straight protocol squad to tell him what to do says a lot about Obama. (and it ain't good...)
Gives the strong impression he’s completely disconnected from the job. I think though everyone knew this already. Youre correct though...its completely ridiculous and juvenile.
Right you are. Ronald Reagan would have immediately taken control of the situation, and issued the appropriate orders.