President Obama Speaks About The Late Michael Jackson

In an interview with the Associated Press, President Obama gives his first public statement about the late Michael Jackson:

"Michael Jackson is -- will go down in history as one of the greatest entertainers," he said. "I grew up on his music, still have all his stuff on my iPod. You know, I think his brilliance as a performer also was paired with a tragic and in many ways sad personal life. But, you know, I am glad to see that he is being remembered primarily for the great joy that he brought to a lot of people through his extraordinary gifts as an entertainer."

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[Daphany]

i don't know why a 'fan' would ever use 'jacko'

the media nicked named him that to rhyme with 'wacko'. It's pretty offensive.

[PATSDESIGNS]

MICHAEL JACKSON WAS A GIFT...

[VeridianClubGaming]

HE HAS A I POD

[8tboy123]

@jonathan130condor loooool i was laughing at that part to like wow he actually listens to music

[mrsnet]

This was like days following Mike's passing and my feelings for president obama has never been the same. Why he felt he had to mention anything about his personal life still baffles me. When someone dies you focus on the good. There he was talking with that tabloid mentality smdh. He handled the whole situation poorly.

[TheDylan1234]

@jonathan130condor i know lol

[jonathan130condor]

lol he has an ipod

[onstageagain]

@PATSDESIGNS Trouble on the Plantation Maxine? A liberal slave uprising is always interesting to watch, but soooo boring.Maxine was upset, Obama’s racist 1/2 white side was doing the talking!

His black accent came out, Won’t be long before she's praising Massa Obama & his marxist overseers! It’s not nice to mess with Mother Maxine. Does Great Leader know who she is?

I wonder what Je$-$ee & $harpton R saying behind doors? Mama follow orders, get yo marching shoes on!

[oiReWiin]

@quemacho651 sounds like you do care

[josephjohnsononline]

what a fucking big lie ,you can tell that he;s lying,have all his stuff on what iPod? name one of his songs lol

[TenWhoWereTaken]

Haha, what an awkward response.

He did well to TIPTOE AROUND THE PAEDOPHILIA.

[sealie15]

@Daphany yes it is! It always pisses me off when those bastards call him that.