Why Doesn't the U.S. Care About Brexit?

While many Americans presently express little or no concern about the UK’s place in the European Union, it is rare to see the media, politicians and the public remain uncharacteristically quiet regarding an important, fast approaching referendum. Even Senator Bob Corker (R. TN), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has stated that despite the longstanding ties with the United Kingdom, “Congress isn’t really paying much attention” to the impending referendum. At a February 3 Senate hearing, the Brexit debate garnered one brief exchange before the committee moved on to the migration crisis, Vladimir Putin, Greece, and ISIL.