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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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Melania Trump discussed raising children in White House

Michelle Obama and incoming First Lady Melania Trump discussed the challenges of raising children in the White House when they met on Thursday, according to a White House spokesman.

Melania Trump and Michelle Obama 'discussed raising children in the White House' Credit: White House

Mrs Trump's 10-year-old son Barron Trump will have "a rather unique childhood," spokesman Josh Earnest said.

He added that Mrs Obama and President Barack Obama also had a similar experience of raising a family in the White House, and they talked about being a good parent in these "unique" circumstances.

Melania Trump stepped into the White House alongside her husband Donald Trump. Credit: Reuters

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