You've read 2 articles this month

The goal of our journalism is neither balance nor objectivity but accuracy, fairness and a fundamental honesty with our readers and members at all times.

Want better media? Support a better media company

  • Reader-funded
  • Unionized
  • Mission-driven

VIDEO: Microphone Picks Up President Obama Congratulating Defense Secretary

Start your day with TPM.
Sign up for the Morning Memo newsletter

On his way into the House Chamber Tuesday night for his State of the Union address, President Obama was heard telling Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, “Good job tonight, good job tonight.”

At the time, viewers wondered to what the President was referring. It became clear Wednesday morning, when news of a military rescue of an American hostage in Somalia was made public.

Here’s video of the moment:

Latest Livewire
1
Show Comments
Masthead Masthead
Founder & Editor-in-Chief:
Executive Editor:
Managing Editor:
Deputy Editor:
Editor at Large:
General Counsel:
Publisher:
Head of Product:
Director of Technology:
Associate Publisher:
Front End Developer:
Senior Designer: