Irony would've been if he said that while giving a speech using a teleprompter.Yes it was incorrect, Obama and every other president we've had can complete a speech without using a teleprompter, modern politicians, hell even Coach Cal use the teleprompter because it's a great tool to utilize. I wasn't trying to refute your incorrect post, I was just pointing out the irony.
As the son of a 25+ year AP English teacher turned Superintendent, I see zero irony. Hyperbole, maybe. But, not irony.