No official White House statement on Michael Jackson 0
Many have wondered if President Obama would issue an official statement regarding the death of Michael Jackson. He does not intend to, but White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs did provide some information on the president’s thoughts.
“He said to me that obviously Michael Jackson was a spectacular performer, a music icon, and I think everybody remembers hearing his songs, watching him moonwalk on television during Motown’s 25th anniversary,” Gibbs said June 26. “But the President also said he had aspects of his life that were sad and tragic. His condolences went out to the Jackson family and to fans who mourned his loss,” he added.
On NBC’s Meet The Press June 28, host David Gregory asked White House Advisor David Axelrod why Americans haven’t heard more from Obama about this.
“The president has not spoken directly about the death of Michael Jackson, and yet, obviously, people around the world are talking about it,” Gregory said. “Before there was Barack Obama, before Tiger Woods and Oprah Winfrey, there was Michael Jackson crossing over, breaking barriers. Does the president see it that way?”
“The president obviously believes that he was an important and magnificent performer, and, obviously, he led a sad life in many ways, as well. But his impact is undeniable,” Axelrod said. “The president has written the family and has shared his feelings with the family, and he felt that was the appropriate way to go.”
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