The press was on him about dividing his attention between running (which was claimed to be his most important function) and his business interests. How dare somebody do anything but run. Some wise guy asked how is it any different from a Senator who is running, showing up in the Senate one day (while still running)?
So then, they criticize him for going to the UK, but not meeting with any politicians, which is what he is supposed to do when he travels overseas.
I've learned that whatever the press suggests I should think is "right," I am better off going in the other direction.
So, separately, here is Obama's walk back of his previous remarks ...
The people of the United Kingdom have spoken, and we respect their decision. The special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is enduring, and the United Kingdom's membership in NATO remains a vital cornerstone of U.S. foreign, security, and economic policy. So too is our relationship with the European Union, which has done so much to promote stability, stimulate economic growth, and foster the spread of democratic values and ideals across the continent and beyond. The United Kingdom and the European Union will remain indispensable partners of the United States even as they begin negotiating their ongoing relationship to ensure continued stability, security, and prosperity for Europe, Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the world.Statement by the President on the UK Referendum
Trump said it off the cuff and more succinctly, while this @sshat was still in bed.
Very proud to be American today... with Trump over there.
What a dolt. He can’t help but try to force a connection of this change to NATO and the EU.
Give it up, Marxist.
All the Marxists have got is fear mongering. I don’t think that tactic is going to work very well for them, any more.
"We respect the choice the people of the United Kingdom have made. Our first task has to be to make sure that the economic uncertainty created by these events does not hurt working families here in America. We also have to make clear America's steadfast commitment to the special relationship with Britain and the transatlantic alliance with Europe. This time of uncertainty only underscores the need for calm, steady, experienced leadership in the White House to protect Americans' pocketbooks and livelihoods, to support our friends and allies, to stand up to our adversaries, and to defend our interests. It also underscores the need for us to pull together to solve our challenges as a country, not tear each other down."
That reads like a knock-off of Obama's statement
The people of the United Kingdom have spoken, and we respect their decision. The special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is enduring, and the United Kingdom's membership in NATO remains a vital cornerstone of U.S. foreign, security, and economic policy. So too is our relationship with the European Union, which has done so much to promote stability, stimulate economic growth, and foster the spread of democratic values and ideals across the continent and beyond. The United Kingdom and the European Union will remain indispensable partners of the United States even as they begin negotiating their ongoing relationship to ensure continued stability, security, and prosperity for Europe, Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the world.