"In Obama's estimation, Trump would not erase all his achievements. As he put it, 'Maybe fifteen per cent of that gets rolled back.'"
"Obama believed that Trump's ugliest slurs against him... were a racist outrage that heightened the threats against him and his family, he now took pains to set aside his contempt."
"When Obama met Trump for a ritual pre-Inauguration visit to the Oval Office, he was struck by how unschooled and incurious the President-elect was."
"Obama pitched Trump on preserving several of his signature achievements, including the Affordable Care Act and the Iran nuclear deal."
Barack Obama faced the challenge of reassuring his staff and supporters during Donald Trump's transition to the presidency. He emphasized America's resilience and the strength of its institutions, believing that Trump's presidency would not completely undo his achievements. Obama maintained a calm demeanor, despite his personal feelings towards Trump, and focused on ensuring an orderly transition of power. During their meeting, Obama noted Trump's lack of curiosity about national security issues and advocated for the preservation of key policies, which Trump seemed open to considering.
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