I agree with your view that the President must stay above the fray from these attacks.
But, the public needs to see what the MSM is failing to show them, that what we are in the midst today is due in part to the lack of action taken by the Clinton Administration. While I do not think that the President need do it himself, his subordinates should take charge in this instance.
"But, the public needs to see what the MSM is failing to show them."
That's not the President's job .. that's the job of FR .. and I might add .. we do a damn good job of it.