President Barack Obama left the Oval Office for the last time Friday morning at around 9:14 a.m., briefly responding to shouted questions from reporters and saying “thank you” to the American people.
Television cameras outside the White House caught images of Obama placing what appeared to be a letter in the drawer of the Oval Office’s Resolute Desk, perhaps the traditional end-of-term note to the president’s successor.
As Obama left the office for the last time, followed shortly afterwards by Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden, he answered shouted questions from reporters.
“Feeling nostalgic?” one reporter asked. “Of course,” Obama responded.
“Any final words for the American people?” shouted another.
“Thank you,” Obama said as he walked away.
As Joe and Jill Biden emerged from the office, the Vice President shouted to reporters, “Keep the rain away, will ya?”
Watch below, via ABC News:
President Obama leaves a letter in the Oval Office and walks out for the last time as president. https://t.co/2moHOZGD4d pic.twitter.com/kQLOwcuLsi
— ABC News (@ABC) January 20, 2017
Wish today was the start of his 3rd term…
Thank you, Mr. & Mrs.Obama, for the grace and civility you displayed.
It will be sorely, deeply missed…
No, thank you, Mr. President.
I would take an unconstitutional 3rd term Obama presidency over a constitutional 1st term PeePee presidency any day of the week…
… oh wait, PeePee’s 1st term is unconstitutional. It’s not even a choice.
No, Mr. President. Thank you. You’ll always be an example of what this country can be at its best. Long life, health, and happiness to you and your family. And stay in touch, OK?