President Obama to host US President-elect Donald Trump in the White House


President Barack Obama is hosting his successor Donald Trump at the White House for what could prove to be difficult transition talks.

The Republican president-elect has questioned Mr. Obama's US citizenship and vowed to dismantle his legacy.

During the campaign Mr. Obama called Mr. Trump "uniquely unqualified", but now says he is "rooting" for him after his shock defeat of Hillary Clinton.

Thousands have taken to the streets of major US cities denouncing Mr. Trump.

He flew from New York on his private jet and landed at Reagan National Airport, just outside the nation's capital.

The two men are expected to appear together for the cameras in the Oval Office after a behind-closed-doors meeting.

The president-elect is being accompanied by his wife, Melania, who will have a meeting with First Lady Michelle Obama.


SOURCE: BBC News