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President Barack Obama is hosting his successor Donald Trump at the White House for what could prove to be awkward transition talks. US President-elect Donald Trump has said it was a "great honour" to meet President Barack Obama for transition talks at the White House.
The Republican president-elect has questioned Mr Obama's US citizenship and vowed to dismantle his legacy. Mr Obama said he was "encouraged" by their "excellent" and "wide-ranging" conversation.
During the campaign Mr Obama called Mr Trump "uniquely unqualified", but now says he is "rooting" for him after his shock defeat of Hillary Clinton. Mr Trump has questioned Mr Obama's US citizenship and vowed to dismantle his legacy in the past.
Thousands have taken to the streets of major US cities denouncing Mr Trump. During the campaign, Mr Obama called Mr Trump "uniquely unqualified" but later said he was "rooting" for him.
On Wednesday, thousands took to the streets of major US cities denouncing Mr Trump after his shock defeat of Hillary Clinton.
White House spokesman Josh Earnest has insisted Mr Obama is sincere about ensuring a smooth handover when he meets Mr Trump, though he added: "I'm not saying it's going to be an easy meeting."White House spokesman Josh Earnest has insisted Mr Obama is sincere about ensuring a smooth handover when he meets Mr Trump, though he added: "I'm not saying it's going to be an easy meeting."
Mr Trump flew from New York on his private jet and landed at Reagan National Airport, just outside the nation's capital.Mr Trump flew from New York on his private jet and landed at Reagan National Airport, just outside the nation's capital.
The president-elect broke from protocol and barred journalists from travelling with him to cover his first meeting with Mr Obama.The president-elect broke from protocol and barred journalists from travelling with him to cover his first meeting with Mr Obama.
The two men are expected to appear together for the cameras in the Oval Office after a behind-closed-doors meeting.The two men are expected to appear together for the cameras in the Oval Office after a behind-closed-doors meeting.
The president-elect is being accompanied by his wife, Melania, who will have a meeting with First Lady Michelle Obama.The president-elect is being accompanied by his wife, Melania, who will have a meeting with First Lady Michelle Obama.
On Wednesday, Mr Obama - who campaigned against Mr Trump - urged all Americans to accept the result of the presidential election. Mr Obama, who congratulated his successor in a phone call in the early hours of Wednesday, said it was "no secret" that he and Mr Trump had pretty significant differences.
But the Democratic president - who had campaigned against Mr Trump - urged all Americans to accept the result of the presidential election.
"We are now all rooting for his success in uniting and leading the country," he said."We are now all rooting for his success in uniting and leading the country," he said.
The defeated Mrs Clinton also told supporters Mr Trump had to be given a "chance to lead".The defeated Mrs Clinton also told supporters Mr Trump had to be given a "chance to lead".
Despite their calls, protesters gathered across the country on Wednesday. Many chanted: "Not my president." Despite the pleas for unity, protesters gathered across the country on Wednesday. Many chanted: "Not my president."
Vice-President-elect Mike Pence, a favourite among social conservatives, is also meeting behind closed doors with Vice-President Joe Biden, one of the Democratic party's most popular figures. Mr Obama and Mr Trump have a history of mutual hostility.
Meanwhile, Mr Trump is already setting up bilaterals ahead of his January inauguration as the nation's 45th US president.
The office of British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Thursday that the president-elect had invited her in a phone call to visit him "as soon as possible".
Ms May's office said in a statement that Mr Trump had praised the trans-Atlantic "special relationship" while discussing his "close and personal connections" with the UK.
Mr Trump has family and business ties to Scotland.
Mr Obama, who congratulated his successor in a phone call in the early hours of Wednesday, said it was "no secret" that he and Mr Trump had pretty significant differences.
But the president added that "we all want what's best for this country".
The two men have a history of mutual hostility.
Mr Trump led the charge in challenging the legitimacy of Mr Obama's presidency through the "birther" movement, which falsely claimed the Hawaii-born commander-in-chief was actually born outside the US.Mr Trump led the charge in challenging the legitimacy of Mr Obama's presidency through the "birther" movement, which falsely claimed the Hawaii-born commander-in-chief was actually born outside the US.
Mr Trump also called Mr Obama "the worst president in the history of the United States". The businessman also called Mr Obama "the worst president in the history of the United States".
For his part, the president famously skewered Mr Trump in person at the 2011 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, which some have suggested may have spurred the New York billionaire to seek revenge.For his part, the president famously skewered Mr Trump in person at the 2011 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, which some have suggested may have spurred the New York billionaire to seek revenge.
With the Republicans now holding a majority in both chambers of the US Congress, Mr Trump can more easily target key Obama initiatives like such as his healthcare reforms.With the Republicans now holding a majority in both chambers of the US Congress, Mr Trump can more easily target key Obama initiatives like such as his healthcare reforms.
Vice-President-elect Mike Pence, a favourite among social conservatives, is also meeting behind closed doors on Thursday with Vice-President Joe Biden, one of the Democratic party's most popular figures.
Mr Trump is already setting up bilaterals ahead of his January inauguration as the nation's 45th US president.
The office of British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Thursday that the president-elect had invited her in a phone call to visit him "as soon as possible".
Ms May's office said in a statement that Mr Trump had praised the trans-Atlantic "special relationship" while discussing his "close and personal connections" with the UK.
Mr Trump has family and business ties to Scotland.
The president-elect's transition team for the 10-week period until inauguration will be led by Chris Christie, Governor of New Jersey.The president-elect's transition team for the 10-week period until inauguration will be led by Chris Christie, Governor of New Jersey.
Mr Trump, who has never held elected office, has said his immediate priorities will be restoring the country's infrastructure and doubling its economic growth.Mr Trump, who has never held elected office, has said his immediate priorities will be restoring the country's infrastructure and doubling its economic growth.
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus said: "Donald Trump is taking this very seriously," adding that the business mogul's deal-making ability would enable him to quickly "make things happen for the American people".
As president-elect, Mr Trump is entitled to get the same daily intelligence briefing as President Obama, which includes information on covert US operations and other data gathered by America's 17 intelligence agencies.As president-elect, Mr Trump is entitled to get the same daily intelligence briefing as President Obama, which includes information on covert US operations and other data gathered by America's 17 intelligence agencies.
Mr Trump's team is understood to be focused on quickly filling key national security posts.Mr Trump's team is understood to be focused on quickly filling key national security posts.
It is not yet clear who will sit his cabinet or fill senior posts in his administration, such as chief of staff, but several figures in his inner circle have been mentioned.It is not yet clear who will sit his cabinet or fill senior posts in his administration, such as chief of staff, but several figures in his inner circle have been mentioned.
There are expected to be roles for Mr Christie, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, another of Mr Trump's closest advisers, who is being linked with the role of attorney general or national security adviser.
Eyes will also be on who he appoints to oversee foreign relations.
On Thursday Russia's deputy foreign minister said that officials had been in touch with Mr Trump's staff during the campaign. "There were contacts," Interfax news agency quoted Sergei Ryabkov as saying.
Mr Trump drew criticism during the campaign for comments supporting Russian President Vladimir Putin. Democrats accused Russia of meddling in the election and Mrs Clinton called Mr Trump a "puppet" of the Russian leader.