You knew the NYC bomber was arrested before Obama did

President Obama delivered a speech about the recent bombings in New York and New Jersey today.

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last updated 19 September 2016

Welcome to the 21st century, where owning a cell phone means you can get news before even the president.

When President Obama stepped up to the cameras Monday morning to make a statement about the bombings in New York and New Jersey over the weekend, he did so just as the primary suspect in the case was being arrested:

There certainly aren't many times the American public learns something as important as this before the president does — so soak this moment up. He'll be told soon.

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Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.