Obama Refuses To Acknowledge And Denounce Violent Protests... This Is Getting Out Of Control With violence escalating at the hands of outraged liberals, many Americans believe it is time for President Barack Obama to step in and demand an end to the chaos. This week, he confirmed that he will do what he can to ensure a smooth transition for Donald Trump into the White House. Here are some of the highlights from his statement, courtesy of Fox News: I think its a healthy thing for the Democratic Party to go through some reflection. Democrats should not waiver on our core beliefs and principles. I believe that we have better ideas, but I also believe that good ideas dont matter if people dont hear them. Nobody said democracy is supposed to be easy, its hard. And in a big country like this, it probably should be hard. The learning curve always continues. This is a remarkable job. It is like no other job on Earth. (On his conversations with Trump): I emphasized to him thatin an election like this that was so hotly contestedgestures matter. Donald Trump will be the next presidentThose who didnt vote for him have to recognize that thats how democracy works. 