"Obama wanted to give Trump his space. Nine days later, he is joining the debate."

[Miles Archer]

Obama Weighs In On President Trump For The First Time
Obama wanted to give Trump his space. Nine days later, he is joining the debate.
01/30/2017 02:24 pm ET | Updated 44 minutes ago

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/barack-obama-donald-trump-immigration-ban_us_588f8f70e4b0c90efeff0ed0?

The statement, issued under the name of Obama’s spokesman Kevin Lewis, was the first time that Obama has weighed in on Donald Trump’s presidency. And though it did not mention Trump by name or directly criticize the executive order that he signed on Friday, the implication was one of disapproval.

President Obama is heartened by the level of engagement taking place in communities around the country. In his final official speech as President, he spoke about the important role of citizens and how all Americans have a responsibility to be the guardians of our democracy — not just during an election but every day.

Citizens exercising their Constitutional right to assemble, organize and have their voices heard by their elected officials is exactly what we expect to see when American values are at stake.

With regard to comparisons to President Obama’s foreign policy decisions, as we’ve heard before, the President fundamentally disagrees with the notion of discriminating against individuals because of their faith.

Obama studiously kept his criticism of Trump muted during the transition and pledged to give Trump space after he assumed office. But nine days into the presidency, a host of executive orders have brought protestors to the streets and the nation’s airports. And they’ve compelled Obama to speak out as well.

[Hekate]

1. KnR, My Real POTUS

[dixiegrrrrl]

2. I can easily imagine how appalled he is that things hit the fan so very early.

His measured rational tones will be most helpful.