Obama canceled a joint photo with trump
Thus, Barack Obama broke a long-standing tradition in the United States. The decision of the acting President to explain the hard controversy, which he virtually led with trump during the election campaign.
WASHINGTON, 10 Nov — RIA Novosti. Incumbent President Barack Obama canceled a ceremony of joint photographing with President-elect Donald trump in the White house, reports the Wall Street Journal.
On Thursday, trump arrived to the residence of the American President together with his wife Melanie. The meeting with Obama began at 11.00 local time (19.00 GMT).
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According to the publication, while Obama and trump talk in the oval office, first lady Michelle Obama conducts a tour for Melanie.
The tradition of such meetings and the current elected President has a long history in the United States. However, this time Obama canceled a photo shoot at the South lawn of the White house. The newspaper reminds that in 2008 in a similar situation, George W. Bush was photographed with Obama and his wife.
The decision of the acting President to explain the hard controversy, which he virtually led with trump during the election campaign.
In particular, Obama, who actively supported the Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton pointed out that the billionaire does not have the necessary experience, “not suitable for the presidency” and “you can’t trust him the keys to the nuclear briefcase.”