[systemvoltage]

I am disappointed by the lack of leadership from the white house. The president should address the nation, bring it together and create a strategy to resolve these issues.

Edit: I should say "disappointed" instead of "surprised". Agree with the responses, there is no expectation anymore from the Whitehouse after 3 years of incompetency.

[bananabreakfast]

What's surprising about that? I'm actually asking, not trying to provoke.

There are four years of precedent of the leadership specifically and intentionally dividing and radicalizing the nation to directly drive electoral support to maintain power. Cruelty to outside groups is historically a very effective means to consolidate power. This is completely in line with past behavior and will more than likely continue.

[frockington1]

4 years? Probably closer to 40 on all sides of the spectrum

[user982]

You honestly expect Trump to lead, strategize, and bring the nation together, to the point of surprise that he hasn't?

[frockington1]

So you want the GOP President to convince liberal strongholds such as DC, NYC and Minneapolis to be less racist? They've made it clear the do not respect him as a leader from day one. Don't really blame him for focusing elsewhere