Amazing, but true. Hits the nail on the head. The Truth is the cornerstone of spirituality. Lying for political expediency negates spirituality even if that's not the intent. Sometimes I wonder if our leaders are not immature spiritually and therefore in over their heads.
As Rabbi Daniel Lapin says:
Politics is nothing other than the practical application of your most deeply held moral and spiritual values.
When a leader obscures the Truth or tiptoes around it, a shot is fired across the bow of the Spirituality (cap intended) of his/her followers, his/her nation, and, indeed, the world.
It is a blow to the Truth and a boost for the father of lies.
"... but we have renounced the things hidden because of shame, not walking in craftiness or adulterating the word of God, but by the manifestation of truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God." 2 Corinthians 4:2
The attempt to legislate "hate crimes" is another campaign to silence the Truth and weaken this Country!