President-elect Donald Trump was surprised by the scope of his duties running the nation, The Wall Street Journal reported.
After meeting at the White House with President Barack Obama on Thursday, sources told the newspaper Trump was unaware he had to replace the entire presidential staff working in the West Wing.
Quoting "people familiar with the matter," the newspaper said Obama realized the incoming president needs more of his guidance and is planning to devote additional time briefing him.
Meanwhile Trump spokesman Jason Miller declined comment on those characterizations of Trump, the Journal reported.
"The difference between President-elect Trump and a politician is that Trump puts a premium on making the right decision, not the politically expedient one. President-elect Trump's excellent judgment and temperament has served him well in business and in life, and he's not going to be swayed by a bunch of political insiders responsible for filling up the swamp in the first place."
Obama has pledged to do everything he can to help make the transition smooth for the incoming Trump administration, The New York Times reported.
"I want to emphasize to you, Mr. President-elect, that we now are going to want to do everything we can to help you succeed because if you succeed, then the country succeeds," Obama told Trump at the White House.