President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama greeted President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump at the White House on Friday morning before the inauguration ceremony.
Obama greeted Trump saying, “Mr. President-elect, how are you?”
Trump shook Obama’s hand and kissed Michelle Obama on the cheek, as Obama kissed Melania Trump on the cheek.
Michelle Obama embraced Melania Trump, who handed her a wrapped gift.
Watch the exchange in the video below:
First lady Michelle Obama, flanked by President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump, greets Melania Trump at the White House in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
The departing first couple then entered the White House for a coffee and tea reception with the incoming first couple.