WASHINGTON (WNB) - President Obama lost his temper with reporters at a White House news conference on Wednesday while answering questions about his missing the majority of security intelligence briefings during his second term:
- President Obama: I think you are all aware of the fact Michelle has us eating healthy these days, and that means lots of grains which means lots of fiber. As a result, during the time reserved for the intelligence meetings, on many mornings I've been forced to attend to 'personal' business.
- Fox reporter: Mr. President, what type of business was more important than the security of the country?
- President Obama: I think I just said - personal business. You know, bathroom business.
- CNN reporter: Mr. President, surely issues with White House restrooms aren't as important as possible terrorist threats.
- President Obama: Seriously, what are you not understanding about what I'm saying? I'm in the bathroom doing.... you know. Don't make me spell it out for you. C'mon, now.
- World News Bureau reporter: Is there a security-based reason why you are working in the bathroom versus, say, the Oval Office?
- President Obama: No, there's a fixture reason - there's no toilet in the Oval Office. Really, people...
- CNN reporter: Mr. President, if I'm understanding you clearly, you're saying you would conduct the nation's business in the Oval Office if it was equipped with a toilet? Why?
- President Obama: No, I am not saying that at all. What I'm saying is I'm in the damned bathroom because I'm on the toilet during the scheduled daily intelligence briefings, okay? I'm on the toilet.
- World News Bureau reporter: Mr. President, can you elaborate on the nature of the threat to your office that is forcing you to work in the bathroom? Is it connected with ISIS or is it more of a domestic threat?
- President Obama: Look, I'm on the toilet because I'm pooping, alright? Do you understand? Because Michelle has me eating like a goddam cow, I'm blowing poop like a wood chipper three times a day. There, I said it. Meeting over. (leaves room)
President Obama lashes out out White House reporters