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Donald Trump inauguration: the world holds its breath – live coverage Donald Trump inauguration: the world holds its breath – live coverage
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Our panel describe what they’re doing to protest against the inauguration; from the UK Women’s March to talking about sexual assault in Washington.
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What books might might help the Donald get through his term? Danuta Kean has this reading list:
Third Empire: The Russia That Should by Mikhail Yuriev. A favourite novel of Trump’s new BFF, Vladimir Putin. It’s easy to see why as there are close parallels between the Russian leader and the hero this 2006 sci-fi novel – the shadowy but heroic leader “Vladimir the Restorer”, who, aided by the Ukrainian people, makes Russia a great Empire again.
One Billion Customers by James McGregor. The man who built up the Dow Jones’s operation in China can offer the former star of The Apprentice useful tips on how to deal with the world’s biggest markets. No dry textbook, McGregor’s book provides insights into China that are witty, informed and might just prevent the new leader sparking a catastrophic trade war.
When the Facts Change by Tony Judt. Historian Judt knew what it was to change his mind – particularly to move from the extremes of Marxist Zionism in his youth to a commitment to social democracy. Not only will Judt’s essays help the new president to better understand Israel and Palestine, they may help him realise that it is possible to change your mind gracefully.
Language, Truth and Logic by AJ Ayer. With all those speeches he will have to make, this 1936 classic on thought and communication is a must-read for the Donald. Offering advice on fuzzy logic and muddled speaking, it is a useful primer for the “fake news” age. It even has tests, with which the president-elect can evaluate his tweets for statements of unverifiable “fact”.
No Means No! by Jayneen Sanders. It may be too late for the pussygrabber-in-chief, but this picture book for three-to-nine-year-olds might help him begin to appreciate personal boundaries. The publisher’s blurb for Sanders’s book should bring comfort to all: “A world where ‘No!’ does actually mean ‘No!’ can be a world with far less violence and increased respect for humankind.”
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Sir Nigel Sheinwald former UK ambassador to the US has reflected a nervousness about Trump within the diplomatic community.
Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme he questioned Trump’s ability to unify the US and stand up to Russia.
Sheinwald said: “There is a real question about whether Trump can unify his country. On the campaign trail he was a populist on the campaign trail he appealed mainly to division and prejudice. He has got to get over that and work out whether he can genuinely unify.
“I’m sure the tweets won’t end, but he’s got to find a way of getting a across a reliable sense of consistency in policy and leadership. And he’s got to listen. He has got a cabinet he doesn’t know very well. He hasn’t worked with these people. He’s barely spoken to most of them.”
Sheinwald added:
“The really big test is over Russia and Nato. That’s the first big test, because it is an area, as with trade, where Congress, the heart of the Republican party, is not with him.
“Over the next few months, you are going to have to see whether a harder edge comes into his approach to Russia, and whether he is prepared to validate a sense of commitment to Nato and to Europe. He can’t continue to say that he thinks Nato is obsolete.
The question is whether he can redefine his view of what’s important and valuable in terms of longer term American interests. I think you will see that wrecking the Iran deal, setting up a trade war, all those things which are possible repercussions of his policies are not actually in America’s interests.
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New Yorker cartoonist Paul Noth provides two imagined previews of the ceremony.New Yorker cartoonist Paul Noth provides two imagined previews of the ceremony.
My cartoon in this week's @NewYorker pic.twitter.com/NiHmRWkmo1My cartoon in this week's @NewYorker pic.twitter.com/NiHmRWkmo1
My talented brother @PaulNoth @NewYorker pic.twitter.com/VSfPxVdECuMy talented brother @PaulNoth @NewYorker pic.twitter.com/VSfPxVdECu
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Trump may not be giving up tweeting, but he has abandoned the android phone where most of his notorious tweets were fired from, according to the New York Times.Trump may not be giving up tweeting, but he has abandoned the android phone where most of his notorious tweets were fired from, according to the New York Times.
Trump’s tweeting weapon of choice was a Samsung Galaxy.Trump’s tweeting weapon of choice was a Samsung Galaxy.
The NYT reports:The NYT reports:
This week, he was forced to abandon his cherished “Trump” 757 for an Air Force jet, and, according to people close to the transition, he has traded in his Android phone for a secure, encrypted device approved by the Secret Service with a new number that few people possess.This week, he was forced to abandon his cherished “Trump” 757 for an Air Force jet, and, according to people close to the transition, he has traded in his Android phone for a secure, encrypted device approved by the Secret Service with a new number that few people possess.
The official rationale was security. But some of Mr. Trump’s new aides, who have often been blindsided when a reporter, outside adviser or officeseeker dialed the president-elect directly, expressed relief. Several of them, however, expect the new president to satisfy his compulsion for continuous communication by calling outsiders and by tramping from office to office in search of gossip and sounding boards.The official rationale was security. But some of Mr. Trump’s new aides, who have often been blindsided when a reporter, outside adviser or officeseeker dialed the president-elect directly, expressed relief. Several of them, however, expect the new president to satisfy his compulsion for continuous communication by calling outsiders and by tramping from office to office in search of gossip and sounding boards.
Here’s what Trump tweeted before going to bed on the eve of his inauguration.Here’s what Trump tweeted before going to bed on the eve of his inauguration.
Thank you for a wonderful evening in Washington, D.C. #Inauguration pic.twitter.com/a6xpFQTHj5Thank you for a wonderful evening in Washington, D.C. #Inauguration pic.twitter.com/a6xpFQTHj5
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Farage hails 'global revolution' started by BrexitFarage hails 'global revolution' started by Brexit
Ukip’s former leader, Nigel Farage, claims that Trump’s victory is part of a “global revolution” started by the UK’s vote to leave the European Union.Ukip’s former leader, Nigel Farage, claims that Trump’s victory is part of a “global revolution” started by the UK’s vote to leave the European Union.
Sky News played a clip of Farage speaking at an pre-inauguration party he said:Sky News played a clip of Farage speaking at an pre-inauguration party he said:
“Throughout most of my life, what happens in America in terms of social trends, developments, we follow four or five years later. America is the leader.“Throughout most of my life, what happens in America in terms of social trends, developments, we follow four or five years later. America is the leader.
“Now, I would like to think in my own little way that what we did with Brexit was the beginning of what is going to turn out to be a global revolution and that Trump’s victory is a part of that.”“Now, I would like to think in my own little way that what we did with Brexit was the beginning of what is going to turn out to be a global revolution and that Trump’s victory is a part of that.”
Farage told the Press Association: “I get a sense of the history, and that this particular inauguration is a very significant one because in so many areas it marks a significant change in direction. I’m very excited about it.Farage told the Press Association: “I get a sense of the history, and that this particular inauguration is a very significant one because in so many areas it marks a significant change in direction. I’m very excited about it.
“In terms of America’s place in the world and its direction, what is happening ... is very significant indeed. “I’m very, very pleased that post-Brexit we got involved in this.”“In terms of America’s place in the world and its direction, what is happening ... is very significant indeed. “I’m very, very pleased that post-Brexit we got involved in this.”
Farage attended a lavish party at the five-star Hay-Adams Hotel on Thursday evening to celebrate Trump’s inauguration.Farage attended a lavish party at the five-star Hay-Adams Hotel on Thursday evening to celebrate Trump’s inauguration.
“It’s to celebrate the fact that in 2016 we saw this dramatic change in politics,” he said.“It’s to celebrate the fact that in 2016 we saw this dramatic change in politics,” he said.
“I suppose the party is the international dimension in all this. “We’ve had Brexit and perhaps that contributed just a little bit to things changing in the USA and who’s to say that bandwagon won’t continue to roll in 2017 across much of Europe.”“I suppose the party is the international dimension in all this. “We’ve had Brexit and perhaps that contributed just a little bit to things changing in the USA and who’s to say that bandwagon won’t continue to roll in 2017 across much of Europe.”
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Trump is "going to ..."Trump is "going to ..."
In his 751 word pre-inauguration address at the Lincoln Memorial Trump used the phrase “going to” 22 times.In his 751 word pre-inauguration address at the Lincoln Memorial Trump used the phrase “going to” 22 times.
He promised he was “going to”: “unify our country ... do a special job ... get our jobs back ... not let other countries take our jobs ... build our great military ... strengthen our borders ... work together ... and make America great again.”He promised he was “going to”: “unify our country ... do a special job ... get our jobs back ... not let other countries take our jobs ... build our great military ... strengthen our borders ... work together ... and make America great again.”
Here’s the full text:Here’s the full text:
Thank you very much. Thank you very much everybody, and thank you Tom. I’d like to congratulate our incredible entertainers tonight. Toby, and Lee Greenwood and all of the great talent. It was really very special. I also have to thank our incredible military right here. Thank you. Stand up, please. You guys were really great. Thank you. So this journey began 18 months ago. I had something to do with it, but you had much more to do with it than I did. I’m the messenger. I’m just the messenger. And we were tired. And I love you. Believe me, I love you. We all got tired of seeing what was happening. And we wanted change, but we wanted real change. And I look so forward to tomorrow. We’re going to see something that is going to be so amazing. So many people have poured into Washington, D.C.Thank you very much. Thank you very much everybody, and thank you Tom. I’d like to congratulate our incredible entertainers tonight. Toby, and Lee Greenwood and all of the great talent. It was really very special. I also have to thank our incredible military right here. Thank you. Stand up, please. You guys were really great. Thank you. So this journey began 18 months ago. I had something to do with it, but you had much more to do with it than I did. I’m the messenger. I’m just the messenger. And we were tired. And I love you. Believe me, I love you. We all got tired of seeing what was happening. And we wanted change, but we wanted real change. And I look so forward to tomorrow. We’re going to see something that is going to be so amazing. So many people have poured into Washington, D.C.
This started out tonight being a small little concert, and then we had the idea maybe we’ll do it in front of the Lincoln Memorial. I don’t know if it’s ever been done before. But if it has, very seldom. And the people came by the thousands and thousands, and here we are tonight, all the way back. All the way back. So it’s a movement that began, it’s a movement that started, and it’s a movement like we’ve never seen anywhere in the world, they say. There’s never been a movement like this and it’s something very, very special. And we’re going to unify our country, and our phrase – you all know it, half of you are wearing the hat – “Make America Great Again.” But we’re going to make America great for all of our people, everybody. Everybody throughout our country. That includes the inner cities, that includes everybody.This started out tonight being a small little concert, and then we had the idea maybe we’ll do it in front of the Lincoln Memorial. I don’t know if it’s ever been done before. But if it has, very seldom. And the people came by the thousands and thousands, and here we are tonight, all the way back. All the way back. So it’s a movement that began, it’s a movement that started, and it’s a movement like we’ve never seen anywhere in the world, they say. There’s never been a movement like this and it’s something very, very special. And we’re going to unify our country, and our phrase – you all know it, half of you are wearing the hat – “Make America Great Again.” But we’re going to make America great for all of our people, everybody. Everybody throughout our country. That includes the inner cities, that includes everybody.
And we’re going to do a special job, and I can only tell you that 18 months ago, we never knew, a lot of people didn’t know, some people had a feeling. A lot of people didn’t give us much of a chance, but we understood what was happening. And that last month of the campaign, when I traveled around to every place that you can imagine. State after state after state, speech after speech. And we had ten thousand, twenty thousand, thirty thousand people. There was never an empty seat, just like tonight. We didn’t know if anybody would even come tonight. This hasn’t been done before. And you look. It was the same way. And we all knew that last month of the campaign. I think a lot of us knew the first week of the campaign, but that last month of the campaign we knew that something special was happening.And we’re going to do a special job, and I can only tell you that 18 months ago, we never knew, a lot of people didn’t know, some people had a feeling. A lot of people didn’t give us much of a chance, but we understood what was happening. And that last month of the campaign, when I traveled around to every place that you can imagine. State after state after state, speech after speech. And we had ten thousand, twenty thousand, thirty thousand people. There was never an empty seat, just like tonight. We didn’t know if anybody would even come tonight. This hasn’t been done before. And you look. It was the same way. And we all knew that last month of the campaign. I think a lot of us knew the first week of the campaign, but that last month of the campaign we knew that something special was happening.
And I can only tell you this: The polls started going up, up, up, but they didn’t want to give us credit. Because they forgot about a lot of us. On the campaign I called it “the forgotten man” and “the forgotten woman.” Well, you’re not forgotten anymore. That I can tell you. Not forgotten anymore.And I can only tell you this: The polls started going up, up, up, but they didn’t want to give us credit. Because they forgot about a lot of us. On the campaign I called it “the forgotten man” and “the forgotten woman.” Well, you’re not forgotten anymore. That I can tell you. Not forgotten anymore.
So I want to thank my great family, my incredible wife Melania. They’ve been so supportive, and it wasn’t easy for them. But they have been so supportive. I want to thank you, most importantly. And I promise you that I will work so hard. We’re going to get it turned around. We’re going to get our jobs back. We’re not going to let other countries take our jobs any longer. We’re going to build up our great military. We’re going to build it up. We’re going to strengthen our borders. We’re going to do things that haven’t been done for our country for many, many decades. It’s going to change. I promise you it’s going to change.So I want to thank my great family, my incredible wife Melania. They’ve been so supportive, and it wasn’t easy for them. But they have been so supportive. I want to thank you, most importantly. And I promise you that I will work so hard. We’re going to get it turned around. We’re going to get our jobs back. We’re not going to let other countries take our jobs any longer. We’re going to build up our great military. We’re going to build it up. We’re going to strengthen our borders. We’re going to do things that haven’t been done for our country for many, many decades. It’s going to change. I promise you it’s going to change.
So I’ll see you tomorrow. And I don’t care frankly if it’s going to be beautiful or if it’s going to rain like crazy. Makes no difference to me. I have a feeling it’s going to be beautiful. But I will see you tomorrow, and I’m going to be cheering you on. You’re going to cheer me on, but I’m going to be cheering you on. Because what we’ve done is so special. All over the world they’re talking about it. All over the world. And I love you folks, and we’re going to work together. And we are going to – make America great again. And I’ll add: Greater than ever before! Thank you very much and enjoy the fireworks. Thank you everybody. Thank you.So I’ll see you tomorrow. And I don’t care frankly if it’s going to be beautiful or if it’s going to rain like crazy. Makes no difference to me. I have a feeling it’s going to be beautiful. But I will see you tomorrow, and I’m going to be cheering you on. You’re going to cheer me on, but I’m going to be cheering you on. Because what we’ve done is so special. All over the world they’re talking about it. All over the world. And I love you folks, and we’re going to work together. And we are going to – make America great again. And I’ll add: Greater than ever before! Thank you very much and enjoy the fireworks. Thank you everybody. Thank you.
Here’s the speech as a Wordle image.Here’s the speech as a Wordle image.
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Worst approval ratings for a president-electWorst approval ratings for a president-elect
Pamela DuncanPamela Duncan
Trump’s pre-inauguration approval ratings are worse than any of his recent predecessors on every front, writes Pamela Duncan.Trump’s pre-inauguration approval ratings are worse than any of his recent predecessors on every front, writes Pamela Duncan.
Gallup polls have captured pre-inauguration approval rates since 1992, allowing for comparison of four presidents-elect (Bill Clinton, George W Bush, Barack Obama and Trump).Gallup polls have captured pre-inauguration approval rates since 1992, allowing for comparison of four presidents-elect (Bill Clinton, George W Bush, Barack Obama and Trump).
Trump’s 40% favourability rating mean his is the lowest of the past four presidents-elect (Obama was on 78% prior to taking office in 2009) while more people viewed him unfavourably than favourably.Trump’s 40% favourability rating mean his is the lowest of the past four presidents-elect (Obama was on 78% prior to taking office in 2009) while more people viewed him unfavourably than favourably.
The gap between Trump’s approval ratings among Democrats and Republicans is the widest of any recent president-elect. The Gallup poll of 1,032 adults taken between January 4 and 8 2017, showed that just 8% of Democrats approve of the new president while his approval rating among Republicans stood at 82%.The gap between Trump’s approval ratings among Democrats and Republicans is the widest of any recent president-elect. The Gallup poll of 1,032 adults taken between January 4 and 8 2017, showed that just 8% of Democrats approve of the new president while his approval rating among Republicans stood at 82%.
In 2001 George W Bush enjoyed a 97% approval rate among Republicans while both Obama and Clinton had ratings of 95% and 92% respectively among Democrats in the run up to their inaugurations.In 2001 George W Bush enjoyed a 97% approval rate among Republicans while both Obama and Clinton had ratings of 95% and 92% respectively among Democrats in the run up to their inaugurations.
In a response to the poll Trump tweeted that the ratings were rigged.In a response to the poll Trump tweeted that the ratings were rigged.
The same people who did the phony election polls, and were so wrong, are now doing approval rating polls. They are rigged just like before.The same people who did the phony election polls, and were so wrong, are now doing approval rating polls. They are rigged just like before.
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Be a part of our experimental group to try out new mobile live blog features and notifications for the inauguration.Be a part of our experimental group to try out new mobile live blog features and notifications for the inauguration.
The Guardian Mobile Innovation Lab will be testing four features on three platforms (iOS, Chrome on Android, and the web). These experimental formats will supplement the Guardian’s overall inauguration coverage.The Guardian Mobile Innovation Lab will be testing four features on three platforms (iOS, Chrome on Android, and the web). These experimental formats will supplement the Guardian’s overall inauguration coverage.
Here’s what you can try:Here’s what you can try:
Get a live video stream inside a notificationGet a live video stream inside a notification
iOS users can watch the ceremony and other key moments as they happen. We will send a notification to your lock screen containing a live video stream of the ceremony and key moments from the day. Just press the notification to expand and you’ll be able to watch right there. So far as we know, this is the first time anyone has used notifications this way, and we’re excited to try it.iOS users can watch the ceremony and other key moments as they happen. We will send a notification to your lock screen containing a live video stream of the ceremony and key moments from the day. Just press the notification to expand and you’ll be able to watch right there. So far as we know, this is the first time anyone has used notifications this way, and we’re excited to try it.
To get this feature: Download the Guardian Mobile Innovation Lab app on iOS and turn on the notifications on the first screen to participate.To get this feature: Download the Guardian Mobile Innovation Lab app on iOS and turn on the notifications on the first screen to participate.
Stay up to date with a rolling live blog through notificationStay up to date with a rolling live blog through notification
Keep a rolling summary of the day’s events on your lockscreen. The notification will update automatically with the highlights of what happened most recently as well as information about what’s to come.Keep a rolling summary of the day’s events on your lockscreen. The notification will update automatically with the highlights of what happened most recently as well as information about what’s to come.
To get this feature: Download the Guardian Mobile Innovation Lab iOS app and turn on notifications to receive these if you are an iOS user, or sign up on Android for Chrome web notifications.To get this feature: Download the Guardian Mobile Innovation Lab iOS app and turn on notifications to receive these if you are an iOS user, or sign up on Android for Chrome web notifications.
Read updates and watch live video simultaneously.Read updates and watch live video simultaneously.
You can try this feature now if a live video is available. If so, press play when the video appears at the top of the blog. As it plays, scroll down the blog to keep it rolling as you read the latest updates and analysis.You can try this feature now if a live video is available. If so, press play when the video appears at the top of the blog. As it plays, scroll down the blog to keep it rolling as you read the latest updates and analysis.
See the day’s events through different lensesSee the day’s events through different lenses
There will be plenty of action on the podium outside the Capitol – and plenty happening off it. Our new feature, which we are calling “Shifting Lenses”, allows you to swipe left and right between two views to get the latest on what’s happening in the official ceremony and also around the streets of Washington.. Shifting Lenses will be available through the experimental mobile lab iOS app. Since it is our first time testing out this format, we will be running it on the afternoon of 20 January, after some of the day’s events have finished.There will be plenty of action on the podium outside the Capitol – and plenty happening off it. Our new feature, which we are calling “Shifting Lenses”, allows you to swipe left and right between two views to get the latest on what’s happening in the official ceremony and also around the streets of Washington.. Shifting Lenses will be available through the experimental mobile lab iOS app. Since it is our first time testing out this format, we will be running it on the afternoon of 20 January, after some of the day’s events have finished.
To get this feature: Download the Guardian Mobile Innovation Lab app on iOS and turn on notifications to participate.To get this feature: Download the Guardian Mobile Innovation Lab app on iOS and turn on notifications to participate.
These are experimental features, and while we hope they behave, some aspects may not be exactly as described. We’ll send around a survey to our experimental group afterwards and would love your thoughts on the experience.These are experimental features, and while we hope they behave, some aspects may not be exactly as described. We’ll send around a survey to our experimental group afterwards and would love your thoughts on the experience.
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Tom McCarthyTom McCarthy
Hello and welcome to our live blog coverage of the presidential inauguration of Donald J Trump. The forecast calls for rain.Hello and welcome to our live blog coverage of the presidential inauguration of Donald J Trump. The forecast calls for rain.
Trump and his wife Melania spent the night in Washington DC, where they arrived on Thursday and headed to his new hotel, which is just down Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House.Trump and his wife Melania spent the night in Washington DC, where they arrived on Thursday and headed to his new hotel, which is just down Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House.
At a pre-inaugural speech at the Lincoln Memorial he promised to make America “greater than ever” and urged his supporters to “enjoy the fireworks.”At a pre-inaugural speech at the Lincoln Memorial he promised to make America “greater than ever” and urged his supporters to “enjoy the fireworks.”
President-elect Trump is scheduled to take the oath of office on a specialty riser outside the US Capitol building at noon ET, at that point becoming President Trump. He will be surrounded by a sea of officials, dignitaries, family members, friends and other invited guests, including Barack Obama and his family.President-elect Trump is scheduled to take the oath of office on a specialty riser outside the US Capitol building at noon ET, at that point becoming President Trump. He will be surrounded by a sea of officials, dignitaries, family members, friends and other invited guests, including Barack Obama and his family.
US supreme court justice John Roberts will administer the oath, which is:US supreme court justice John Roberts will administer the oath, which is:
I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.
Then President Trump will deliver an inaugural address, to be followed by the departure by helicopter of the Obamas, who are going on holiday.Then President Trump will deliver an inaugural address, to be followed by the departure by helicopter of the Obamas, who are going on holiday.
The Trumps and dignitaries and invitees will lunch at the Capitol. Then Trump and his wife, and newly minted vice-president Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, and perhaps family members, will parade to the White House. The day ends with the Inaugural Ball and sideline parties including, this year, a “DeploraBall” held by rightwingers attempting to reclaim the term used as an insult by Hillary Clinton during the election campaign.The Trumps and dignitaries and invitees will lunch at the Capitol. Then Trump and his wife, and newly minted vice-president Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, and perhaps family members, will parade to the White House. The day ends with the Inaugural Ball and sideline parties including, this year, a “DeploraBall” held by rightwingers attempting to reclaim the term used as an insult by Hillary Clinton during the election campaign.
Read Nicole Puglise’s guide to events here:Read Nicole Puglise’s guide to events here:
ProtestsProtests
As Trump prepares to begin his presidency, protesters are mobilizing to demonstrate against it. The biggest protest of the inauguration will take place on Saturday, with at least 200,000 people expected to attend the Women’s March on Washington. Read our guide to protest activity:As Trump prepares to begin his presidency, protesters are mobilizing to demonstrate against it. The biggest protest of the inauguration will take place on Saturday, with at least 200,000 people expected to attend the Women’s March on Washington. Read our guide to protest activity:
Meet the leaders of the Trump resistance:Meet the leaders of the Trump resistance:
Readers bid Obama farewellReaders bid Obama farewell
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