I just had the opportunity to have an excellent conversation with President-elect Trump.
It was wide-ranging, said Obama, sitting next to Trump in oversized leather chairs at the White House.
We talked about some of the organizational issues in setting up a White House.
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And we will verify that they will feel welcomed as they prepare to make this transition.
Thank you very much, President Obama.
We had never met each other.
I have great respect.
We really, we discussed a lot of different situations some wonderful and some difficulties.
I very much look forward to dealing with the president in the future, including counsel, said Trump.
Thats a good rule dont answer the questions when they just start, Obama said to Trump, smiling.
Its always the last one!
replied Trump, pointing his finger.
Watch part of Trump and Obamas first meeting in the video above.
