Fox Reporter Says Obama's Message Of Unity To The Muslim Community Is “Overshadowed” By Terrorism From “Followers Of Islam”

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Fox News White House Corespondent Kevin Corke criticized President Obama for his February 3 remarks at the Islamic Society of Baltimore. The remarks were given during President Obama's first visit to a mosque in the United States as president. President Obama was introduced by Sabah Muktar, who called the president's visit an “assurance” for young Muslims who are “constantly bombarded by anti-Islamic rhetoric ... portrayed on the media.” During his speech, President Obama emphasized unity and embracing American-Muslims as a part of “one American family.” Corke attacked the speech, claiming the message of inclusiveness for American-Muslims has been overshadowed by the acts of “followers of Islam.” From the February 3 edition of Fox News' Special Report with Bret Baier:

KEVIN CORKE: A veiled reference, perhaps, to GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump who has called for a temporary halt to Muslim refugee migration until, quote, we know for sure who they are. But critics accuse the president of playing politics.

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CORKE: Indeed, the president's message has been largely overshadowed by the many acts of self-proclaimed followers of Islam, from the September 11th attacks, and recent assaults on Paris, from the murders in San Bernardino, to ISIS, which has brought terror the world over.