President Obama is not expected to attend the Clinton Global Initiative next week while he’s in New York for the first time since taking office, according to a Politico report Tuesday.
It is the first year Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has run for office since Obama has been President.
“Given Pope Francis’ trip, the State Visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and the convening of the United Nations General Assembly this week, an appearance at the Clinton Global Initiative was just not something we could fold into the president’s schedule this year,” said White House spokesman Eric Schultz, according to Politico. “As the president has said in his previous appearances at CGI, he deeply values the critical work done by the Foundation around the world.”
Secretary of State John Kerry and Vice President Joe Biden are also not expected to attend, according to the publication.
Yawnnnn. Looking for anything to start some shit about.
Wow, it’s hard to believe a guy could be president for almost seven years and never visit New York.
Yes, snark.
Politico needs to do its homework. Pres. Obama has made many visits to NYC during his tenure in the White House.
There is no love lost between the Clintons and Obama. And, if Biden runs, you better believe the President will be backing his choice for VP. But, don’t read too much into this.
busy, busy, busy. you left out, laughing his ass off at republicans in congress.