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Twitter reacts to President Obama's emotional farewell speech

Twitter reacts to President Obama's emotional farewell speech
Posted at 9:09 PM, Jan 10, 2017
and last updated 2017-01-10 22:09:21-05
Preparing to hand things off to further hoopla of Donald Trump’s inauguration, President Barack Obama on Tuesday night delivered an emotional farewell speech to an audience roaring with applause.
 
His popularity and approval rating only improving towards the end of his presidency, social media lit up with well wishes to the president, sadness and even hopelessness for the future.
 
See some twitter reactions – from political figures, celebrities, and viewers from around the world -- below.