NEW : A U.S. source says there is frustration with Egypt 's government . White House spokesman Gibbs calls Suleiman 's comments `` unhelpful '' Gibbs says Egypt should stop arresting and harassing journalists and activists . TL;DR the official added . The Egyptian president has said he will not step down, but the military council that replaced him in a coup last year may be ready to do so.
NEW : A U.S. source says there is frustration with Egypt 's government . White House spokesman Gibbs calls Suleiman 's comments `` unhelpful '' Gibbs says Egypt should stop arresting and harassing journalists and activists . TL;DR The Egyptian president has said he will not step down, but the military council that replaced him in a coup last year may be ready to do so.