President Barack Obama is leaving the White House with the same attitude that he had upon entering it — grateful and hopeful, against all odds.
It's been the honor of my life to serve you. You made me a better leader and a better man.
— President Obama (@POTUS) January 20, 2017
I won't stop; I'll be right there with you as a citizen, inspired by your voices of truth and justice, good humor, and love.
— President Obama (@POTUS) January 20, 2017
As we look forward, I want our first steps to reflect what matters most to you. Share your thoughts with me at https://t.co/fGUxlpLVue. — President Obama (@POTUS) January 20, 2017
I'm still asking you to believe - not in my ability to bring about change, but in yours. I believe in change because I believe in you. — President Obama (@POTUS) January 20, 2017
He has expressed these same thoughts to reporters.
Just now at the WH:
"Are you feeling nostalgic?"
Obama: "Of course!"
"Any final words for the American people?"
Obama: "Thank you."— MJ Lee (@mj_lee) January 20, 2017
In a video posted on Friday at the Obama Foundation's website, the former president said "After eight years in the White House, Michelle and I now rejoin all of you as private citizens. We want to thank you once again from the bottom of our hearts for giving us the incredible privilege of serving this country that we love." After that, he and First Lady Michelle Obama discussed their post-presidential plans.
In case you needed further evidence that the Obama era is over, the president was also seen leaving his letter for President Trump in the Oval Office.
President Obama leaves a letter for President Trump in the Resolute desk drawer and leaves the Oval Office for the final time pic.twitter.com/5iM4ljmIV7
— Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) January 20, 2017
And in case you're sad to see Obama leave, you can always watch both his inaugurations, and remember what was.
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