You’ve forgotten about the 2008 debate where the hypothetical was raised- what would you do if you found out bin Laden as in Pakistan? Would you go in and get him? McCain said he wouldn’t, Obama said he would. It was a gutsy move- tell the Pakistan government about it and they would find a way to mess up the mission, intentionally or not. So he risked the possibility of an attack by Pakistani forces and political fallout from a botched attempt. He deserves credit for the move.