I think that’s unfair. After all, it’s a couple miles from where he lives, in the capital city. He’d seem a dope not to mention it, being so close.
The President’s statement on the train accident, which occurred in close proximity to the White House, was prompt and considerate.
However, Obama was the Commander-in-Chief of the murdered soldier and is the Commander-in-Chief of the injured soldier. The duty, honor and responsibility of that position should have placed him in “close proximity” to them, too.
His heart just isn’t there.