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Obama warns Trump against 'realpolitik approach' on Russia – politics live Obama warns Trump against 'realpolitik approach' on Russia – politics live
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6.25pm GMT
18:25
Texas congressman Jeb Hensarling, chairman of the House financial services committee, which could assist in the dismantling of Dodd-Frank financial regulations – or not – has just spoken with president-elect Trump about financial reform, he tells the transition pool:
Hensarling exited the elevators shortly after 1pm and briefly addressed the press.
Question: how was the meeting? Did you talk about financial reform?
Jeb Hensarling: “Obviously we talked about financial reform. I just wanted to tell the President-elect I’m on his team. Very excited to help drain the swamp, very excited to help get this economy working for working Americans again. We were talking tax policy, we were talking Dodd Frank, we were talking trade, this was a wonderful conversation, and I stand ready to help the President in any capacity possible. I’ve got a great position in public policy today, if he wants to talk to me obviously, about serving somewhere else, we’ll look at serving somewhere else. But regardless, I’m on his team, I’m excited for what he can do for America, it was just a real honor to be here.
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6.16pm GMT
18:16
After a meeting just then with Henry Kissinger, Trump releases a statement saying he appreciates “him sharing his thoughts with me.” Via BuzzFeed’s Rosie Gray:
transition team readout of Trump-Kissinger meeting: pic.twitter.com/ubK29IMVEg
Read further on potential Trump cabinet picks:
5.41pm GMT5.41pm GMT
17:4117:41
On that Telegraph story we linked to in the intro quoting Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski as saying that Comey called him to tell him about the new email inquiry: the quote has disappeared from the story:On that Telegraph story we linked to in the intro quoting Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski as saying that Comey called him to tell him about the new email inquiry: the quote has disappeared from the story:
Update: The Telegraph has changed this story without explanation and removed he quote. I don't know why. https://t.co/jAtzHKTeh8Update: The Telegraph has changed this story without explanation and removed he quote. I don't know why. https://t.co/jAtzHKTeh8
5.40pm GMT5.40pm GMT
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Obama says presidency will make Trump a fit presidentObama says presidency will make Trump a fit president
Obama: “Although history does not travel in a straight line, it moves in the direction of justice and freedom... but we have to fight for it.”Obama: “Although history does not travel in a straight line, it moves in the direction of justice and freedom... but we have to fight for it.”
Then he argues that the presidency itself will make Trump a fit president:Then he argues that the presidency itself will make Trump a fit president:
What makes me cautiously optimistic about my successor and the shift from campaign to governance is there is something about the solemn responsibilities of that office, the extraordinary demands that are placed on the United States not just by its own people but by people around the world, that forces you to focus. That demands seriousness. And if you’re not serious about the job, then you probably won’t be there very long because it will expose problems, even when you’re doing a good job, even when you are attentive, there’s so many things that come across your desk... you figure that out... and I think the president-elect is going to see fairly quickly that the demands and responsibilities of a US president are not ones that you can treat casually. In such a big and diverse country, the only way that you can be successful is by listening and reaching out and working with a wide variety of people.What makes me cautiously optimistic about my successor and the shift from campaign to governance is there is something about the solemn responsibilities of that office, the extraordinary demands that are placed on the United States not just by its own people but by people around the world, that forces you to focus. That demands seriousness. And if you’re not serious about the job, then you probably won’t be there very long because it will expose problems, even when you’re doing a good job, even when you are attentive, there’s so many things that come across your desk... you figure that out... and I think the president-elect is going to see fairly quickly that the demands and responsibilities of a US president are not ones that you can treat casually. In such a big and diverse country, the only way that you can be successful is by listening and reaching out and working with a wide variety of people.
On Merkel: “I wish I should be there to lighten her burdens somewhat, but she’s tough.”On Merkel: “I wish I should be there to lighten her burdens somewhat, but she’s tough.”
5.26pm GMT5.26pm GMT
17:2617:26
Obama on Trump:Obama on Trump:
He ran an extraordinarily unconventional campaign, and it resulted in perhaps the biggest political upset in modern American political history. He now has to transition...He ran an extraordinarily unconventional campaign, and it resulted in perhaps the biggest political upset in modern American political history. He now has to transition...
I said to him that what may work in generating enthusiasm and passions... may be different than what will work in terms of unifying the country. He’s indicated his understanding of that... my hope is that that’s something that he is thinking about, because not only is the president of the United States somebody that the entire country looks to for direction, but sets the agenda internationally, in a lot of ways.I said to him that what may work in generating enthusiasm and passions... may be different than what will work in terms of unifying the country. He’s indicated his understanding of that... my hope is that that’s something that he is thinking about, because not only is the president of the United States somebody that the entire country looks to for direction, but sets the agenda internationally, in a lot of ways.
5.24pm GMT5.24pm GMT
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Obama says sometimes when he listens to the rhetoric in Europe, there’s sometimes a failure to make distinction between the USA and what it stands for and oppressive regimes elsewhere. He says “The United States has been good for Germany.” Across Europe, he says, “many principles that have been taken for granted here, free speech.... fighting corruption” – USA stood up for those. “And that should be remembered,” Obama says.Obama says sometimes when he listens to the rhetoric in Europe, there’s sometimes a failure to make distinction between the USA and what it stands for and oppressive regimes elsewhere. He says “The United States has been good for Germany.” Across Europe, he says, “many principles that have been taken for granted here, free speech.... fighting corruption” – USA stood up for those. “And that should be remembered,” Obama says.
5.20pm GMT5.20pm GMT
17:2017:20
Obama warns not to take democracy for grantedObama warns not to take democracy for granted
Obama:Obama:
“One of the great things about our democracy is it expresses itself in all sorts of ways, and that includes people protesting... I would not advise people who feel strongly or are concerned about some of the issues... I wouldn’t advise them to be silent. What I would advise... is that elections matter, voting matters, organizing matters, being informed on the issues matters...“One of the great things about our democracy is it expresses itself in all sorts of ways, and that includes people protesting... I would not advise people who feel strongly or are concerned about some of the issues... I wouldn’t advise them to be silent. What I would advise... is that elections matter, voting matters, organizing matters, being informed on the issues matters...
“Do not take for granted our systems of government and our way of life. I think there’s a tendency, because we live in an era that’s been largely stable and peaceful... there’s a tendency to assume that that’s always the case. And it’s not. Democracy is hard work. In the United States, if 43% don’t vote, then democracy is weakened. If we are not concerned about facts, and what’s true and what’s not... if we can’t discriminate between serious arguments and propaganda, then we have problems.”“Do not take for granted our systems of government and our way of life. I think there’s a tendency, because we live in an era that’s been largely stable and peaceful... there’s a tendency to assume that that’s always the case. And it’s not. Democracy is hard work. In the United States, if 43% don’t vote, then democracy is weakened. If we are not concerned about facts, and what’s true and what’s not... if we can’t discriminate between serious arguments and propaganda, then we have problems.”
5.16pm GMT5.16pm GMT
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The brilliant @darth fixes that Pence selfie (see earlier) with the House Republicans:The brilliant @darth fixes that Pence selfie (see earlier) with the House Republicans:
hey is that paul ryan@SeanMcElwee pic.twitter.com/wYCPJRql3shey is that paul ryan@SeanMcElwee pic.twitter.com/wYCPJRql3s
5.09pm GMT5.09pm GMT
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Merkel tips her hat to the US transfer of power. Great and impressive job, America, Merkel says.Merkel tips her hat to the US transfer of power. Great and impressive job, America, Merkel says.
She says vis-à-vis Russia that territorial integrity must be respected, and “in view of European history, the reverse would be the start of a very bitter road down a slippery slope and we have to nip this in the bud.”She says vis-à-vis Russia that territorial integrity must be respected, and “in view of European history, the reverse would be the start of a very bitter road down a slippery slope and we have to nip this in the bud.”
That’s an impressive mix of metaphors there! How did it sound in the original German we wonder.That’s an impressive mix of metaphors there! How did it sound in the original German we wonder.
Obama:Obama:
“Tonight I remain optimistic about not just about America’s future but the direction the world’s going in.” Because young people, he says. “They are much more comfortable with diversity.”“Tonight I remain optimistic about not just about America’s future but the direction the world’s going in.” Because young people, he says. “They are much more comfortable with diversity.”
4.59pm GMT4.59pm GMT
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Obama says he talked with Putin and Russian cyberattacks are happened. “We are monitoring it carefully and we will respond if and when appropriately.”Obama says he talked with Putin and Russian cyberattacks are happened. “We are monitoring it carefully and we will respond if and when appropriately.”
Cyber is “something we have to work on, and we need to develop frameworks and international norms so that we don’t see a cyber arms race,” he says.Cyber is “something we have to work on, and we need to develop frameworks and international norms so that we don’t see a cyber arms race,” he says.
4.58pm GMT4.58pm GMT
16:5816:58
Obama on Trump on Russia: 'My hope is that he does not simply take a realpolitik approach'Obama on Trump on Russia: 'My hope is that he does not simply take a realpolitik approach'
Obama now on Russia. He says his approach has been constant.Obama now on Russia. He says his approach has been constant.
“Russia is an important country. It is a military superpower. It has influence in the region and it has influence around the world. In order for us to solve many big problems... it is in our interest to work with Russia... we should all hope for a Russia that’s successful...“Russia is an important country. It is a military superpower. It has influence in the region and it has influence around the world. In order for us to solve many big problems... it is in our interest to work with Russia... we should all hope for a Russia that’s successful...
“I’ve sought a constructive relationship... but what I’ve also been is realistic in recognizing there are some significant differences in how Russia sees the world and how we view the world.”“I’ve sought a constructive relationship... but what I’ve also been is realistic in recognizing there are some significant differences in how Russia sees the world and how we view the world.”
He mentions free speech, rule of law, sovereignty and territorial integrity. “On issues like Ukraine, on issues like Syria, we’ve had very significant differences.’He mentions free speech, rule of law, sovereignty and territorial integrity. “On issues like Ukraine, on issues like Syria, we’ve had very significant differences.’
Now on Trump:Now on Trump:
My hope is that the president elect coming in takes a similarly constructive approah.. but that the president-elect is also willing to stand up to Russia where they are deviating from our values or international norms.My hope is that the president elect coming in takes a similarly constructive approah.. but that the president-elect is also willing to stand up to Russia where they are deviating from our values or international norms.
“My hope is that he does not simply take a realpolitik approach” of cutting deals “even if it violates international norms or leaves smaller countries vulnerable,” Obama says.“My hope is that he does not simply take a realpolitik approach” of cutting deals “even if it violates international norms or leaves smaller countries vulnerable,” Obama says.
4.53pm GMT4.53pm GMT
16:5316:53
Obama says that “progress isn’t inevitable” but “what the history of postwar Germany shows is that strength... and adherence to the values that we care about will secure” a brighter future.Obama says that “progress isn’t inevitable” but “what the history of postwar Germany shows is that strength... and adherence to the values that we care about will secure” a brighter future.
Question for Obama: will Trump hold up sanctions against Moscow? What have you told Putin about Russian influence on election? And should Merkel run for reelection?Question for Obama: will Trump hold up sanctions against Moscow? What have you told Putin about Russian influence on election? And should Merkel run for reelection?
Obama: “All I can say is that chancellor Merkel has been an outstanding partner, and chancellor Merkel is perhaps the only leader left among our closest allies that was there when I arrived. In some way we are the veterans of many challenges... in terms of our core values.”Obama: “All I can say is that chancellor Merkel has been an outstanding partner, and chancellor Merkel is perhaps the only leader left among our closest allies that was there when I arrived. In some way we are the veterans of many challenges... in terms of our core values.”
“If I were here and I were German and I had a vote, I might support her. I don’t know whether that hurts or helps.”“If I were here and I were German and I had a vote, I might support her. I don’t know whether that hurts or helps.”
4.48pm GMT4.48pm GMT
16:4816:48
Barack Obama is appearing with Angela Merkel at a news conference in Berlin. They discussed climate policy, Ukraine, Russia, the coalition against Isil, and more. Obama says “we need to build on the progress achieved at the UN refugee summit” on Syria.Barack Obama is appearing with Angela Merkel at a news conference in Berlin. They discussed climate policy, Ukraine, Russia, the coalition against Isil, and more. Obama says “we need to build on the progress achieved at the UN refugee summit” on Syria.
“I want again to commend Angela and more importantly the German people for the extraordinary... compassion that you have shown in the face of what I know is a very difficult challenge,” at hosting refugees, Obama says.“I want again to commend Angela and more importantly the German people for the extraordinary... compassion that you have shown in the face of what I know is a very difficult challenge,” at hosting refugees, Obama says.
Here’s the CSPAN link. Here’s a live video stream:Here’s the CSPAN link. Here’s a live video stream:
4.03pm GMT4.03pm GMT
16:0316:03
Trump's potential registry for immigrants tied to Japanese internment - by proponentsTrump's potential registry for immigrants tied to Japanese internment - by proponents
In a Fox News interview Thursday, Trump supporter Carl Higbie (the tweet below appears to overstate Higbie’s connection with Trump by calling him a “surrogate”) cited the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II as precedent for a potential Trump-era registry for immigrants from Muslim countries:In a Fox News interview Thursday, Trump supporter Carl Higbie (the tweet below appears to overstate Higbie’s connection with Trump by calling him a “surrogate”) cited the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II as precedent for a potential Trump-era registry for immigrants from Muslim countries:
Trump surrogates are already citing Japanese internment camps from WW II as "precedent" for Muslim registry pic.twitter.com/DVnjtom0mcTrump surrogates are already citing Japanese internment camps from WW II as "precedent" for Muslim registry pic.twitter.com/DVnjtom0mc
On Wednesday, Trump transition team member Kris Kobach, the Kansas Secretary of State who helped write tough immigration laws in Arizona and elsewhere, said in an interview with Reuters that Trump’s policy advisers had also discussed drafting a proposal for his consideration to reinstate a registry for immigrants from Muslim countries.On Wednesday, Trump transition team member Kris Kobach, the Kansas Secretary of State who helped write tough immigration laws in Arizona and elsewhere, said in an interview with Reuters that Trump’s policy advisers had also discussed drafting a proposal for his consideration to reinstate a registry for immigrants from Muslim countries.
“The internment of Japanese Americans during the Second World War is an ugly stain on our nation’s history,” People For the American Way President Michael Keegan said in a statement. “Republicans at every level should rush to condemn any hint that we’d repeat that mistake by targeting Muslims or any other minority group.”“The internment of Japanese Americans during the Second World War is an ugly stain on our nation’s history,” People For the American Way President Michael Keegan said in a statement. “Republicans at every level should rush to condemn any hint that we’d repeat that mistake by targeting Muslims or any other minority group.”
“To be clear: Donald Trump’s campaign promise to create a registry of Muslims is unconstitutional and un-American. Any elected official or public leader who purports to care about religious liberty has an obligation to speak out against this repugnant attack on the First Amendment. Politicians who brush these threats aside are complicit in the worst kind of bigotry.”“To be clear: Donald Trump’s campaign promise to create a registry of Muslims is unconstitutional and un-American. Any elected official or public leader who purports to care about religious liberty has an obligation to speak out against this repugnant attack on the First Amendment. Politicians who brush these threats aside are complicit in the worst kind of bigotry.”
3.49pm GMT3.49pm GMT
15:4915:49
Trump 'really enjoying' transition, Conway saysTrump 'really enjoying' transition, Conway says
Former Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway Conway told the media pool at Trump tower that the president-elect is “really enjoying” the transition.Former Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway Conway told the media pool at Trump tower that the president-elect is “really enjoying” the transition.
“He’s just loving this role in transition, he’s a transactional guy, he’s used to delivering results and producing, and so at his desk every day, taking the counsel of many different people, taking many different phone calls, going through paperwork and discussing forming his cabinet and now [inaudible] his senior staff,” Conway said. “He’s really enjoying it.”“He’s just loving this role in transition, he’s a transactional guy, he’s used to delivering results and producing, and so at his desk every day, taking the counsel of many different people, taking many different phone calls, going through paperwork and discussing forming his cabinet and now [inaudible] his senior staff,” Conway said. “He’s really enjoying it.”
Donald Trump Jr arrived on his own at Trump Tower at 9am. “We’ll see”, he replied when asked about nominations today.Donald Trump Jr arrived on his own at Trump Tower at 9am. “We’ll see”, he replied when asked about nominations today.
Conway also confirmed that the Japanese prime minister, Shinzo Abe, would come to Trump Tower at 5pm to meet with Trump and Pence, the media pool reports.Conway also confirmed that the Japanese prime minister, Shinzo Abe, would come to Trump Tower at 5pm to meet with Trump and Pence, the media pool reports.
“We are very sensitive to the fact that President Obama is still in office for the next two months, and we won’t be making diplomatic agreements today,” she said.“We are very sensitive to the fact that President Obama is still in office for the next two months, and we won’t be making diplomatic agreements today,” she said.
3.41pm GMT3.41pm GMT
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Cruz: 'it's time to put up or shut up'Cruz: 'it's time to put up or shut up'
Texas Senator Ted Cruz, whose name has been floated for a possible Trump cabinet post, or even *winces* the supreme court vacancy, spent several “very productive” hours in Trump Tower with the transition team yesterday, he told Fox News in an interview spent buttering up his former foe.Texas Senator Ted Cruz, whose name has been floated for a possible Trump cabinet post, or even *winces* the supreme court vacancy, spent several “very productive” hours in Trump Tower with the transition team yesterday, he told Fox News in an interview spent buttering up his former foe.
Cruz called the election “a powerful mandate for change” and said he was “eager and committed” to work with the new administration to deliver election promises, noting he was specifically excited to repeal Obamacare and elect conservative Supreme Court justices.Cruz called the election “a powerful mandate for change” and said he was “eager and committed” to work with the new administration to deliver election promises, noting he was specifically excited to repeal Obamacare and elect conservative Supreme Court justices.
Asked if he’d discussed with Trump a specific role in his administration, Cruz deflected.Asked if he’d discussed with Trump a specific role in his administration, Cruz deflected.
“I’m eager to work with the new president in whatever capacity I can have the greatest impact defending the principles that I was elected to defend - defending the principles of freedom, defending the constitution,” said Cruz in an interview with Fox and Friends.“I’m eager to work with the new president in whatever capacity I can have the greatest impact defending the principles that I was elected to defend - defending the principles of freedom, defending the constitution,” said Cruz in an interview with Fox and Friends.
He noted that with the Republicans controlling the White House, the Senate and Congress, the GOP had a chance to pass all its reforms.He noted that with the Republicans controlling the White House, the Senate and Congress, the GOP had a chance to pass all its reforms.
“We’ve got to deliver. It is time to put up or shut up,” said Cruz.“We’ve got to deliver. It is time to put up or shut up,” said Cruz.
“From my end, I am eager, I am excited for the opportunity we have to come together and get the job done,” said Cruz.“From my end, I am eager, I am excited for the opportunity we have to come together and get the job done,” said Cruz.
The Texas Senator criticized reports saying the president-elect’s transition is in disarray.The Texas Senator criticized reports saying the president-elect’s transition is in disarray.
“Transition is like drinking from a fire hose,” quipped Cruz. “Nobody should be surprised there are media critics trying to throw rocks at the president-elect and the transition team. They don’t want the president to succeed.”“Transition is like drinking from a fire hose,” quipped Cruz. “Nobody should be surprised there are media critics trying to throw rocks at the president-elect and the transition team. They don’t want the president to succeed.”
3.36pm GMT3.36pm GMT
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Vice-president-elect Mike Pence is on Capitol Hill and is to meet shortly with Paul Ryan, after meeting with the House Republican caucus, photographic evidence of which is below.Vice-president-elect Mike Pence is on Capitol Hill and is to meet shortly with Paul Ryan, after meeting with the House Republican caucus, photographic evidence of which is below.
Great having @mike_pence visit today! I’m excited to work with him and @realDonaldTrump to shake up the status quo in Washington, D.C. #MAGA pic.twitter.com/2xQIGs2a9ZGreat having @mike_pence visit today! I’m excited to work with him and @realDonaldTrump to shake up the status quo in Washington, D.C. #MAGA pic.twitter.com/2xQIGs2a9Z
We’ll pass on the results of the Pence-Ryan meeting as soon as we have them. Probably they’ll have productive talks and will look forward to getting down to the people’s business.We’ll pass on the results of the Pence-Ryan meeting as soon as we have them. Probably they’ll have productive talks and will look forward to getting down to the people’s business.
12.55pm GMT12.55pm GMT
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Hello, and welcome to our live-wire coverage of President-elect Donald Trump’s transition to the White House.Hello, and welcome to our live-wire coverage of President-elect Donald Trump’s transition to the White House.
Trump appears to be drawing closer to making key cabinet appointments. Names in the mix include retired Lt Gen Michael Flynn, reportedly up for national security adviser; Alabama senator Jeff Sessions, Congressman Tom Price, Congressman Mike Pompeo and charter school activist Eva Moskowitz.Trump appears to be drawing closer to making key cabinet appointments. Names in the mix include retired Lt Gen Michael Flynn, reportedly up for national security adviser; Alabama senator Jeff Sessions, Congressman Tom Price, Congressman Mike Pompeo and charter school activist Eva Moskowitz.
On a conference call with reporters Wednesday night, RNC strategist Sean Spicer and Trump senior communications advisor Jason Miller announced that “landing teams” will be deployed in the coming days to start the transition process and noted that all of those joining landing teams will sign a pledge that they will not serve as a lobbyist at the federal and state level for the next five years. It was unclear how such agreements would be enforced.On a conference call with reporters Wednesday night, RNC strategist Sean Spicer and Trump senior communications advisor Jason Miller announced that “landing teams” will be deployed in the coming days to start the transition process and noted that all of those joining landing teams will sign a pledge that they will not serve as a lobbyist at the federal and state level for the next five years. It was unclear how such agreements would be enforced.
Spicer and Miller added that Trump was expected to meet Thursday with governors Nikki Haley and Rick Scott and former secretary of state Henry Kissinger, among others.Spicer and Miller added that Trump was expected to meet Thursday with governors Nikki Haley and Rick Scott and former secretary of state Henry Kissinger, among others.
Kellyanne Conway, Trump’s former campaign manager, has just given an interview with ABC News, saying that Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, for whom Trump had reportedly sought security clearances, “has not applied for any formal role” in the White House.Kellyanne Conway, Trump’s former campaign manager, has just given an interview with ABC News, saying that Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, for whom Trump had reportedly sought security clearances, “has not applied for any formal role” in the White House.
As for Conway herself, her role is still under discussion, she said:As for Conway herself, her role is still under discussion, she said:
Conway joining WH staff? “I may… still discussing that with Donald Trump.” @GMAConway joining WH staff? “I may… still discussing that with Donald Trump.” @GMA
"We have long short lists at Trump Tower in terms of transitions" @KellyannePolls on @CBSThisMorning #newsisback"We have long short lists at Trump Tower in terms of transitions" @KellyannePolls on @CBSThisMorning #newsisback
Trump to May: if you’re ever in town, look me upTrump to May: if you’re ever in town, look me up
Trump told May in 1st convo: “If you travel to the US, you should let me know”. Eyebrows sky-high in Whitehall over casual open invite 1/2Trump told May in 1st convo: “If you travel to the US, you should let me know”. Eyebrows sky-high in Whitehall over casual open invite 1/2
Lewandowski says Comey called him about emailsLewandowski says Comey called him about emails
So Lewandowski says Comey called him up to alert him that he was looking at the Abedin emails. https://t.co/BYrNeuD7pi pic.twitter.com/wcGGUQ9LDDSo Lewandowski says Comey called him up to alert him that he was looking at the Abedin emails. https://t.co/BYrNeuD7pi pic.twitter.com/wcGGUQ9LDD
The Clinton campaign found out from news reports coming from Hill GOP, but Trump world allegedly found out from Comey himself?! https://t.co/di477PPDY4The Clinton campaign found out from news reports coming from Hill GOP, but Trump world allegedly found out from Comey himself?! https://t.co/di477PPDY4
Clinton appearsClinton appears
Hillary Clinton has made her first public appearance since conceding the election to Donald Trump a week ago, challenging supporters to continue the fight for a country that is “hopeful, inclusive and big-hearted”.Hillary Clinton has made her first public appearance since conceding the election to Donald Trump a week ago, challenging supporters to continue the fight for a country that is “hopeful, inclusive and big-hearted”.
“I will admit coming here tonight wasn’t the easiest thing for me,” Clinton told the audience in Washington DC. “There have been a few times this past week when all I’ve wanted to do was just to curl up with a good book or our dogs and never leave the house ever again.”“I will admit coming here tonight wasn’t the easiest thing for me,” Clinton told the audience in Washington DC. “There have been a few times this past week when all I’ve wanted to do was just to curl up with a good book or our dogs and never leave the house ever again.”
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