So long as everyone expected a Hillary Clinton victory in November’s presidential election, high-minded rhetoric ruled the day at the White House. Michelle Obama’s quote from the Clinton campaign trail—”When they go low, we go high”—became something of a mantra. Initially, Barack Obama even spoke about the importance of a smooth transition of power. But lately, that’s not what’s been happening.
Tensions finally spilled over when Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday, “Doing my best to disregard the many inflammatory President O statements and roadblocks. Thought it was going to be a smooth transition – NOT!” Trump sounded more conciliatory toward Obama later that same day, but he’s not wrong about the current president’s statements and roadblocks. There are plenty of sources in news reports quietly confirming Trump is rather frustrated with Obama’s actions.
