Obama meets his successor Trump to discuss transition of power

US President Barack Obama met for the first time his successor Donald Trump at the White House and vowed his support for him as the two leaders discussed domestic and foreign policy issues to take a step towards transition of power after a bitterly fought election. 

The meeting between the two lasted for 90 minutes. Obama described his meeting with Trump as excellent and wide-ranging. Obama said his number one priority



was to ensure smooth transition of power. Trump said, he looks forward to working with president. Trump said, he had respect for the president and they talked about some wonderful and difficult things.

Trump was accompanied by his wife, Melania, who will have a meeting with First Lady Michelle Obama. Vice President-elect Mike Pence also accompanied them. The two have had almost no one-on-one contact previously.