The Obamas issued a statement congratulating Trump on his election, although "this is obviously not the result we hoped for".

On November 7, Golden Data News, local time on November 6, former US President Obama and his wife Michelle congratulated Republican candidate Trump and his running mate Pence on their victory. Obama said that given the deep differences with the Republican candidate on a series of issues, "this is clearly not the result we hoped for," but it must be recognized that "living in a democratic society means that our views do not always prevail and we must be willing to accept the peaceful transfer of power." Obama said he and Michelle are proud of Harris and his running mate, Waltz, "they are two outstanding public servants," performing well in the election.