JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland — In a modest farewell that shattered traditions, President Trump, more accustomed to arena and stadium rallies than the small crowd he addressed on Wednesday, bid goodbye to Washington, D.C., and the presidency — for now.

With first lady Melania Trump by his side, the 45th president was greeted by supporters and a 21-gun military salute at Joint Base Andrews outside the capital city Wednesday morning in front of a display of 17 American flags flapping in a steady breeze.