Donald Trump departed the White House with his wife Melania Trump for the last time as president of the United States and stopped briefly to talk about his achievements and wave to the press.
As they headed to Marine One that waited for them on the presidential residence south lawn, Trump and Melania didn’t seem in a hurry to reach their Joint Base Andrews’ destination where he was set to hold a farewell event.
Trump raised his fist, waved goodbye, and hoped it won’t be “a long-term goodbye and that we’ll see each other again.”
Earlier in the morning, the outgoing president’s aides were spotted carrying out boxes to Marine One.
Trump’s family was waiting for his arrival at the military airfield for the rally-like departure ceremony.
As a military band played Hail to the Chief and the 21 guns, he addressed supporters speaking briefly of his achievements and saying that he “had left it all on the field.”
“You are amazing people and this is great, great country it is an honor and privilege to have been your President,” he said.
