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Obama daughters disappointed by election

President Barack Obama says his daughters were disappointed in the outcome of the presidential election.

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President Barack Obama says his daughters do not intend to pursue a future in politics - thanks to the influence of his wife, Michelle.

But he says the girls "could not help but be patriotic" given the environment they have grown up.

During Obama's eight years in office, the first lady became one of the most sought-after Democratic surrogates. But she detests politics and repeatedly has said she will never run for public office.

Obama says his daughters - 18-year-old Malia and 15-year-old Sasha - were disappointed in the outcome of the presidential election.

Donald Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton, who had been Obama's secretary of state.

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He says he and his wife try to teach their daughters resilience.

The president says, "They don't mope."


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