Story highlights Kerry says he is regularly asked about the 2016 elections during meetings abroad

GOP front-runner Donald Trump drew international criticism last week

Washington (CNN) Secretary of State John Kerry called the state of the U.S. presidential race "embarrassing" and says he is regularly asked about the election in meetings abroad.

"Every meeting I have, everywhere, people are asking what is happening with the United States, 'What are you doing to yourselves?' " the 2004 Democratic presidential nominee said Tuesday on MSNBC's "Morning Joe."

"But in the end, I am confident that the American people are going to choose wisely," Kerry said.

President Barack Obama seconded Kerry's sentiment in remarks Tuesday, saying foreign impressions of the GOP race were damaging the United States' reputation.

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