After landing at Andrews Air Force Base just outside Washington, Obama took the Marine One helicopter to the White House. Obama's trip was dominated by the deep uncertainty Trump has unleashed about the world order with his attacks on free trade and the US role as global "policeman." Obama said an increasingly borderless world has brought "historic gains in prosperity, education and health," but acknowledged globalization had both winners and losers. It was an awkward trip for Obama, who campaigned against Trump as his successor but had to reassure US allies on the future. He said Trump's presidency would probably be far different from his candidacy, and have to accommodate external forces.

Source: Bangkok Post November 21, 2016 09:45 UTC