President Obama offered to leave his daughters’ outdoor playset at the White House for President-elect Trump’s grandchildren to use.
But the incoming president said no thanks.
CBS News White House Correspondent Mark Knoller, in a series of tweets Thursday, described the rejected offer, saying the playset has now been removed from the White House grounds.
Noticed something missing behind @POTUS and @VP yesterday. pic.twitter.com/IenvmzbjUM
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) January 5, 2017
The playset positioned outside the Oval Office in March 2009 for youngsters Malia and Sasha has been removed. pic.twitter.com/KMFWo8I8Az
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) January 5, 2017
A WH official says the Obama WH offered to keep the playset for @realDonaldTrump kid/grandkids, but was turned down. pic.twitter.com/zxELtLijUo
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) January 5, 2017
So the WH playset was removed and donated to “a local organization serving those in need,” says WH official. pic.twitter.com/eIJiPft64J
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) January 5, 2017
It always reminded me of the Lunar Lander from the Apollo missions. pic.twitter.com/wlFkAwuRjp
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) January 5, 2017
Trump will be inaugurated president Jan. 20.
