President Obama is to welcome his successor Donald Trump to the White House for talks aimed at smoothing over the transition of power.
It could prove a difficult meeting with Mr Trump having questioned Mr Obama’s US citizenship and promising to dismantle some of his key policies.
Mr Obama though has said he is “rooting” for Mr Trump after his shock defeat of Hillary Clinton.
Thousands have taken to the streets of major US cities denouncing Mr Trump.
Mr Obama – who for his part had branded Mr Trump “unfit” for office and campaigned against him – urged all Americans to accept the result of Tuesday’s election.
The defeated Mrs Clinton also told supporters Mr Trump had to be given a “chance to lead”.
Despite their calls, protesters gathered in several cities across the country. Many chanted: “Not my president.” (BBC. Photo: The Hill)