President Obama brushed off a reporter on Tuesday after she asked him a question about Syria during the White House science fair.

While the President was meeting with several students at the fair, Real Clear Politics reporter Alexis Simendinger asked him about new reports that the US is close to allowing its military to train moderate Syrian rebels.

"I’m sorry," Obama said curtly. "We’re doing a science fair. Come on."

The president then proceeded to walk away and exit the room.