The drone situation was a disaster—definitely the lowest point in an otherwise outstanding administration.
I don’t think anyone was expecting a detailed explanation. A general description of the purpose and timing of this activity would have been sufficient to satisfy most people. Instead we got a one word explanation.
A pattern is starting to emerge through a sequence of equivocal statements.
Credibility is a delicate thing. It can evaporate very quickly. The admin is going to have to soon throw out some red meat very soon to reassure its supporters.