President Barack Obama strolled into the tightly packed White House briefing room Wednesday, a day after his controversial commutation of Chelsea Manning and less than two days before he will depart 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. for the final time as America’s commander in chief. Below are the highlights:Obama took a jab at the incoming administration, telling reporters “having you in this building has made this workplace better.” President-elect Donald Trump and his incoming White House staff have floated the possibility of moving the daily briefing and reporters’ work spaces, in addition to changing up other White House press traditions. The president …read more
Source: POLITICO – U.S. Edition
