In the absence of evidence, Obama was very quick to believe the charge of racism and condemned the police for “acting stupidly”.

Sergeant James M. Crowleys police union issued a statement saying it had reviewed the arrest of Henry Louis Gates Jr.and expressed full and unqualified support for Crowley’s actions.

Source:
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/07/23/officer_at_eye_of_storm_says_he_wont_apologize/?page=1