Obama reveals his post-presidency plan to rebuild the Democratic party and mold 'the next Barack and Michelle'
Barack Obama spoke of the election outcome in an in depth interview
He told The New Yorker he plans to help Donald Trump into the presidency
Urged staff to be 'gracious hosts' when new administration arrives
For his part, he will focus on finding new leadership in Democratic party
The president told of hopes to find 'the next Michelle and Barack Obama'
By Jennifer Smith For Dailymail.com
Published: 21:31 EST, 17 November 2016 | Updated: 00:52 EST, 18 November 2016
President Obama (above in Germany on Thursday) has revealed his plans to work with the D.N.C and find new party leadership after he leaves the White House
Barack Obama has revealed his plan to rebuild the Democratic party and mold its new leader after he leaves the White House.
In an in-depth interview with The New Yorker on Thursday, the President told how he would help his successor Donald Trump settle in to the role before vacating it.
Once out of office, he hopes to dedicate himself to training and advising a new wave of politicians, the next 'Michelle and Barack... who right now is sitting out there'.
'What we'll be most interested in is programming that helps the next Michelle Obama or the next Barack Obama,' he said towards the end of the mammoth feature.
He will also offer advice to the Democratic party and help it find its new leader, he said.
'I think now I have some responsibility to at least offer my counsel to those who will continue to be elected officials about how the D.N.C. can help rebuild, how state parties and progressive organizations can work together.'
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