Obama Says Donald Trump Will Be Driven by Pragmatism Not Ideology as President
Mr. Obama, speaking at his first news conference since Election Day, said he has “concerns” about a Trump presidency, while expressing some hope that his successor may not unravel his legacy on health care, climate change and the agreement to restrain Iran’s nuclear program.
“He is coming into this office with fewer set-hard-and-fast policy prescriptions than other presidents,” Mr. Obama said.
“I don’t think he is ideological. I think ultimately he is pragmatic,” Mr. Obama said. “And that can serve him well, as long as he’s got good people around him.”
