Obama admits Trump transition 'unusual'

Image
AFP Washington
Last Updated : Jan 14 2017 | 12:13 AM IST
US President Barack Obama has admitted that the transition period leading to Donald Trump's inauguration has been "unusual" and warned that the CEO's "improvisational" style might not translate well to the presidency.
In excerpts of an interview with the CBS news program "60 Minutes" released today, Obama laid bare some of the tensions between the 44th and the soon-to-be 45th president.
"It's unusual," Obama said in the interview, to air in full on Sunday.
"I suspect the president-elect would agree with that. Look, he was an unconventional candidate."
But Obama also cautioned that Trump's freewheeling style will be put to the test in the Oval Office.
"It'll be a test, I think, for him and the people that he's designated to be able to execute on his vision," he said.
"Don't underestimate the guy, because he's going to be 45th president of the United States," Obama added.
"The one thing I've said to him directly, and I would advise my Republican friends in Congress and supporters around the country, is just make sure that as we go forward, certain norms, certain institutional traditions don't get eroded, because there's a reason they're in place.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jan 14 2017 | 12:13 AM IST

Next Story