White House Staff Cry As Obama Prepares Donald Trump’s Transition (Photos)

President Barack Obama was clearly devastated as he gave a nine-minute address in the White House Rose Garden…

After he spoke some of his staff openly wept at the result, one saying of the day: ‘I’m so sad’. He addressed about 150 staff as well as reporters – some of his aides broke down in tears.

Obama promised a smooth transition like the one he had from George W Bush – who also issued a statement

Obama’s call for calm came alongside similar statements from both Clinton and Trump. All three combined in a concerted effort to try and bring the nation together after a fractious and bitter election battle.