This is the perfect summary of the current state of “leadership”:

This is what a presidency imploding looks like. pic.twitter.com/Rx4gjn1DMY

— Noah Rothman (@NoahCRothman) July 9, 2014

And if we assume the pool balls to be metaphors for American exceptionalism, individualism and independence, it sums up his entire presidency.

Update:

And on the other side of the world, John Kerry is taking care of business:

Guitar skills a little rusty, but couldn't turn down Vice Premier Liu Yandong's invitation to join in at Great Hall! pic.twitter.com/9hFLkIDMbS

— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) July 10, 2014

Rumor has it that Kerry stormed out of the room after somebody requested that he play “Just a Gigolo.”