BAIER TRACKS: WHITE HOUSE SAYS ‘UNCLE’...

“There are a lot of important things going on – important policy decisions are pending, the world is remembering a true inspirational hero, hot spots around the globe that need our attention. But we’d be remiss if we didn’t take a moment to focus on the whopper The Boston Globe caught the White House in Thursday. Now others, including WaPo, have written it up as well. In 2011, after being asked about President Obama’s uncle,Onyango “Omar” Obama, who was facing deportation following a charge of driving under the influence, the White House said declaratively that the President HAD NEVER MET the man. Now, two years later, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney concedes not only DID Barack Obama MEET his uncle - But he LIVED with him for three weeks in the 1970s. Pressed about the White House 2011 response Carney said “No one had ever asked the President.” One can't help to start wondering- how many other things fall into that category??” – Bret Baier.