This Kid Just Gave the Entire DC Press Corps a Lesson In Telling Truth to Power


President Obama may be known for his exceptional oratory skills, but from time to time, he like every other politician falls victim to doling out the standard long-winded, sleep-inducing response no one could possibly be interested in hearing. One kid has apparently had enough.

While participating in a “virtual field trip” with a group of middle-school students on Thursday, the president was asked about how one should aspire to be a good writer. As Obama proceeded to launch into yet another rambling answer, student interviewer Osman Yaha took the reins and stepped in. Watch below for the expertly executed cut-in:

(h/t Washington Free Beacon)

 

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