President Obama, asked be reporters if he had any final words for the American people as he headed toward where he will greet the Trumps on their arrival at the White House, said, "Thank you."
Outgoing President Obama was leaving the Oval Office for the last time, preparing for Trump's inauguration.
AFP reported:
Obama walked into the Oval Office holding a letter, which he placed on the Resolute desk -- a 19th-century desk used by many presidents.
It is customary for the outgoing president to leave a personal note for his successor. Obama was to have morning tea with Trump before they make their way to the Capitol for the inauguration ceremony.
The Trumps are said to be running about 15 minutes late at this point leaving the service. They are emerging right now from St. John's church, and will travel by motorcade to the White House to meet the Obamas.
Vice President-elect Pence and his wife are leaving St. John's church now, too.
The Trump motorcade looks set to depart from St. John's church.
Protesters are trying to block access to security checkpoints across Washington to prevent spectators from making it to Donald Trump's inauguration festivities. But so far, they're not having much success.
Vice President-elect Pence and his wife have arrived at the White House, where outgoing Vice President Joseph Biden and his wife met them.
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have greeted the Trumps at the northern entrance to the White House.