Um guys, I think this was a joke. I mean it was a pretty stupid joke, but my teenagers say “in all 57 states!” all the time. I think it must come from a TV show or something.
Of course, I’d like to have a president who has a better sense of humor than a pair of really silly teenagers...
He later said that he did screw up. He said I have a problem in “numeracy”.
I don't mean to be rude, but the article stated:
“I hope I said 100,000 people the first time instead of 100 million. I understand I said there were 57 states today. It's a sign that my numeracy is getting a little, uh.” At that point, an aide cut him off and ushered journalists out. Before he could mis-speak again?)
He admitted he screwed up.