The emotional moment Obama waves goodbye to D.C.

Obama is OUT.
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Nicole Gallucci
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Obama is OUT.

Shortly after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, former President Barack Obama embarked on his new journey, bidding D.C. an emotional farewell.

Following former VP Joe Biden and his wife Jill's departure, our former FLOTUS Michelle accompanied Barak to the military helicopter that would carry them out of the capital.

Barack held Michelle's hand the entire time, even kissing it at one point -- swoon -- as they walked towards the chopper, said their final goodbyes to the Trump family, and waved goodbye to the American people.

It's not goodbye, Obama. It's just see you soon (after Palm Springs).

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Nicole Gallucci

Nicole is a Senior Editor at Mashable. She primarily covers entertainment and digital culture trends, and in her free time she can be found watching TV, sending voice notes, or going viral on Twitter for admiring knitwear. You can follow her on Twitter @nicolemichele5.

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