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Live updates: Trump meets Obama at the White House

US President elect Donald Trump has met with President Barack Obama at the White House following yesterday's election victory.

Mr Trump said he had discussed "a lot of situations, including some difficulties" with the serving President - and said he looked forward to more meetings together.

In other developments:

  • Thousands of protesters across the US have taken to the streets in demonstrations against Republican Donald Trump's victory
  • Theresa May and Donald Trump held their first talks this afternoon.
  • The European Commission President said he hopes Trump will outline his position on key issues such as trade, relations with Nato and climate change "in the next few months".
  • Yesterday Hillary Clinton said Trump must be given a 'chance to lead'
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George W Bush prays for 'success of our new President'

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Former President George W Bush called Donald Trump to congratulate him on his victory in the US elections.

In a statement, Mr Bush said he was praying "for the success of our country and the success of our new President."

Like his father, George HW Bush, Mr Bush had not endorsed Mr Trump as the Republican presidential nominee.

"This morning I called President-elect Donald Trump and congratulated him on his election as President of the United States of America. Laura and I wish the President-elect, Melania, and the entire Trump family all our very best as they take on an awesome responsibility and begin an exciting new chapter in their lives. We pray for the success of our country and the success of our new President."

– George W Bush

Mr Bush and his wife Laura were forced to issue a statement denying they had voted for Hillary Clinton after Florida radio presenter, Rush Limbaugh, accused them of voting for the Democrat candidate.

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