Obama giving away his social media followers

By Anna Giaritelli

Published October 31, 2016 10:06pm ET

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Obama giving away his social media followers — The White House said Monday afternoon that President Obama's @POTUS and @WhiteHouse Twitter handles, Facebook accounts and Instagram pages will be given to his successor starting Jan. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) | Manuel Balce Ceneta

The next president will receive a complimentary gift of 36 million followers on social media channels.

The White House said Monday afternoon that President Obama’s @POTUS and @WhiteHouse Twitter handles, Facebook accounts and Instagram pages will be given to his successor starting Jan. 20, 2017. Among the three social media companies, the 45th president will enter the Oval Office with a sizable audience on social media.

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