U.S. President Barack Obama has warned his successor, Donald Trump, not to mess with American democracy.
In an overt warning to the incoming president, Barack Obama signaled American core values need to be handled with care, and told Donald Trump to seek advice from his advisors- and not operate in an echo chamber.
Addressing the White House press pack for a final farewell, President Obama thanked a sometimes 'skeptical' media, and addressed a wide range of issues including Russia, Syria, and the Middle East.
And he warned the next administration to think carefully before making any major policy decisions.
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U.S. President Barack Obama said Donald Trump might find the job harder than expected, and the two might end up agreeing on policy further down the line.
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U.S. President Barack Obama warned Donald Trump to be led by his cabinet, and not to isolate himself with people who agreed with him.
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