White House chief of staff : ` ` The President was shocked '' by punching video . They shocked the league and the league 's commissioner . ` ` I ' m waiting to see if there is a major cover - up , '' he says .
White House chief of staff : `` The President was shocked '' by punching video . Lawmakers criticize the NFL and the league 's commissioner . `` I 'm waiting to see if there is a major cover-up , '' senator says .