Chuck Todd: Obama W.H. Didn’t Want to Be ‘Bullied into Going to the Border’

Chuck Todd: Obama WH Didn’t Want to Be ‘Bullied into Going to the Border’ (Mediaite)

President Obama has been getting flak from both sides for his decision not to go to the U.S.-Mexican border during his Texas visit. Some Democrats and MSNBC hosts aren’t happy with the president over this, and Chuck Todd explained today why the White House is standing firm: they didn’t want to succumb to political bullying.

Todd explained, “This White House gets a little stubborn. They don’t like to be bullied into a decision based on politics.”

He said they ended up compromising by agreeing to have Obama meet with Rick Perry and participating in an immigration round table, which allowed them to stand firm while still showing concern about the issue at hand.