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President Obama Says the White House Has Shoddy WiFi, Proving There's No Such Thing as a Reliable Connection

Everyone needs to stream their favorite Netflix shows, even POTUS.
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By Taylor Lewis · Updated October 27, 2020
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President Obama may be the leader of the free world, but when it comes to technology, he’s just like us.

In an pre-Super Bowl interview with CBS’ Gayle King, President Obama revealed that the White House has less-than-stellar wifi, reports Vox.

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“This is an old building, so there are a lot of dead spots where the wifi doesn’t work,” President Obama said, with a nearby Michelle adding, “the girls are just irritated by it.”

But President Obama wants to ensure that no future First Family has to deal with internet speeds. He said his staff is working to remedy any and all connection problems.

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“We’ve been trying to get that straight for the next group of folks,” he said.

Ideally, the problem would be fixed before the Obamas exit. After all, they need reliable wifi to binge their favorite shows, like House of Cards and Game of Thrones. 

TOPICS:  Barack Obama