US President Barack Obama pledged Wednesday to carry out a "peaceful transition" of power, which he said is one of the "hallmarks" of democracy in the country, despite admitting that Has "very significant differences" with the one chosen to succeed him in the White House, Donald Trump.
"We are all on the same team. We are not Republicans or Democrats first, but Americans first, patriots first and we all want the best for our country, "Obama emphasized in his first appearance since the White House after yesterday's elections, won by Trump against his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton , Against all odds.
According to Obama, that same message was the one he heard last night "directly" from Trump when he spoke with him to congratulate him on his victory and "is what the country needs, a sense of unity, of inclusion." "I hope (Trump) keeps that same spirit" during the transition and in his presidency, "Obama added.
Accompanied by his vice president, Joseph Biden, the president also wanted the one who will be his successor in the White House from January to "succeed" in its purpose of "uniting and leading" the US.
The presidency is something "bigger than any of us," Obama said in explaining that he has asked his team to follow the example of what happened eight years ago when the Republican George W. Bush opened the doors to the House Blanca, to ensure a smooth transition.
Speaking about Clinton, who was his secretary of state for four years, thanked him for his "extraordinary life" devoted to "public service."
"I could not be prouder of her," he added.
Obama also wanted to send a message to young people, those who voted for the first time and are "perhaps disappointed" with the results of these elections. "Do not become cynical, do not think that you can not make a difference," he asked.
Trump won the election against all odds, which made Clinton a favorite, overcoming the 270 electoral votes that the US presidency concedes, after conquering Midwestern states and some of the most contested ones like Pennsylvania, Florida and Carolina. North.
Obama, who campaigned to the last minute for Clinton, repeatedly denounced during the electoral contest that Trump is not prepared to occupy the Oval Office.
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