President Obama Reacts To Donald Trump's Election Win FULL SPEECH 11/9/16

President Barack Obama told the nation that it's time to come together. “Everybody is sad when their side loses their election. But the day after, we have to remember we’re actually all on the same team. This is an intramural scrimmage," Obama said.President Obama used his address today to congratulate Donald Trump on his successful presidential campaign, and he also used the occasion to ask Americans not become disillusioned with the political system. While Obama noted that he and Trump have major political disagreements, the president said that he would help prepare for the transition of power, and that America must now root for it’s new leader. Obama also used the speech to salute Hillary Clinton for her lifetime of public service and her hard-fought campaign. While he noted that many anti-Trump voters are now experiencing a major sense of dread, Obama said that it was important to remember that the nation as a whole will survive. “We’re not Democrats first. We’re not Republicans first. We are Americans first. We’re patriots first. We all want what’s best for this country. That’s what I heard in Mr. Trump’s remarks last night. That’s what I heard when I spoke to him directly, and I was heartened by that.” Obama went on to say that politics can be uninspiring and contentious, but that that is the inherent virtue of Democracy, and people must not detach themselves from it out of disappointment. He made this argument while pointing at Clinton’s emotional concession speech earlier today. “To the young people who got into politics for the first time and may be disappointed by the results, I just want you to know know, you have to stay encouraged,” Obama said. “Don’t get cynical. Don’t ever think you can’t make a difference.” He mentioned that eight years ago when he took over the White House from President George W. Bush they had differences, but Bush worked hard to ensure the transition was smooth. Obama said he will follow that example and invited Donald Trump to the White House to meet tomorrow. “We are now all rooting for his success in uniting and leading the country," Obama said. "The peaceful transition of power is one of the hallmarks of our democracy, and over the next few months we are going to show that to the world.” He also thanked and praised his staff, and told young people disappointed by the results: "You have to stay encouraged. Don't get cynical. Don't ever think you can't make a difference." He quoted Hillary Clinton's speech: "Fighting for what's right is worth it." President Barack Obama on Wednesday pledged to ensure a smooth transition for president-elect Donald Trump, who made bashing the president's legacy a hallmark of his campaign. "It is no secret that the president elect and I have some pretty significant differences ... We are now all rooting for his success," Obama said from the White House. Obama, who campaigned for Democratic colleague Hillary Clinton, repeatedly slammed Trump for his fitness to hold the office in recent weeks. Trump harshly criticized Obama almost daily and aims to repeal his hallmark Affordable Care Act when he takes office. President Barack Obama (R) leaves together with Vice President Joe Biden (L) after addressing the nation publicly for the first time since the shock election of Donald Trump as his successor, on November 9, 2016 at the White House in Washnigton, D.C. Nicholas Kamm | AFP | Getty Image President Barack Obama (R) leaves together with Vice President Joe Biden (L) after addressing the nation publicly for the first time since the shock election of Donald Trump as his successor, on November 9, 2016 at the White House in Washnigton, D.C. But Obama said he respects a peaceful transition of power to Trump despite political sparring in a "long and hard fought campaign." He said he hopes Trump maintains a spirit of "unity," "inclusion" and "respect for our institutions" throughout the transition. Obama added that he "could not be prouder" of Clinton, who served as secretary of state in his first term. "She has lived an extraordinary life of public service," Obama said. Obama's remarks came shortly after Clinton publicly congratulated Trump and told her supporters they owe Trump an "open mind." "We have seen that our nation is more deeply divided than we thought. But I still believe in America and I always will. And if you do, then we must accept this result and then look to the future. We owe him an open mind and the chance to lead," Clinton said. Obama also tried to assuage young voters who may have cast a ballot for the first time and were disappointed in the outcome. He told them not to "get cynical" and "think you can't make a difference."