here's abc's david wright. >> reporter: every flub, flip or flop in modern politics has made live.? >> i can see russia from my house. >> reporter: tina fey's sarah palin, one of the most iconic examples. alec baldwin's trump, high on the list, too. >> he's either not that rich. >> wrong. >> not that charitable. >> wrong. >> or has never paid taxes in his life. >> warmer. >> reporter: and there are many hillary clintons. >> not enough to work hard. we have to be cool but tough. soft but strong. sweet old lady but a sweet old lady that says yes, queen. >> this is the jacket i wore last night. >> reporter: teresa barnwell has been hillary for the past 23 years. >> it started for me back in 1992. that was the first time somebody told me i resembled hillary clinton. >> reporter: take a look. the resemblance, uncanny. full-time. barnwell is such a ringer, that just last month, conspiracy theorists, said this video of clinton was in fact barnwell. clinton body double trending on twitter. alas, not true. john has been playing trump for 12 years. and in an unlikely turn, it's finally paying

many of whom, after election here's abc's david wright. >> reporter: every flub, flip or flop in modern politics has made its way on to "saturday night live." >> i can see russia from my house. >> reporter: tina fey's sarah palin, one of the most iconic examples. alex baldwin's trump, is close. and there's many hillary clintons. >> not enough to work hard. we have soft but strong. sweet old lady but a sweet old lady that says yes, queen. >> this is the jacket i wore last night. >> reporter: theresa barnwell has been hillary for the past 23 years. >> it started for me back in 1992. that was the first time somebody told me i resembled hillary clinton. >> reporter: take a look. job and did this full-time. conspiracy theorists thought that this video of clinton was barnwell. clinton body double trending on twitter. alas, not true. john has been playing trump for 12 years. and in an unlikely turn, it's finally paying off. >> perfect. i have to tell you. you look fantastic. a trump win could put him on the path to big bucks. already, he says his income has doubled since last year. can you wal

abc's david wright at trump tower tonight. >> reporter: today, donald trump at "the new york times," on the record, backing away from one of his harshest campaign promises. lock her up! >> reporter: the threat to pursue criminal charges against his opponent, hillary clinton. >> if i win, i am going to instruct my attorney general to get a special prosecutor to look into your situation, because there has never been so many lies, so much deception. >> reporter: today, trump acknowledged he's having second thoughts. "my inclination would be for whatever power i have on the forward. this has been looked at for so long, ad nauseam." he didn't entirely rule out prosecuting clinton, but said, "i think it would be very, very divisive for the country." earlier today, trump's senior adviser said he's now the head of the republican party, and she hopes other republicans follow his lead. >> if donald trump can help her heal, then perhaps that's a good thing. he's thinking of many different things as he prepares to become the president of the united states, and things that this weekend at a books

david? >> david wright leading us off tonight, thank you. mike pence in washington, meeting with republicans, but with democrats, too, and tonight, could there be signs of common ground? the issues they might agree on. and hillary clinton, admitting in defeat she has wanted to curl up and not leave the house. instead, keeping her commitment to attend an event for children. and what she revealed about her late mother. here's abc's mary bruce. >> reporter: a triumphant mike pence back on capitol hill today, marking the moment with a selfie. the former congressman now vp-elect, telling house republicans to "buckle up" for a breakneck pace. tonight, democrats are also trying to find common ground with the new administration. >> and if mr. trump has the guts to stand up to those corporations, he will have an ally with me. >> we can work together on in infrastructure, issues that relate to child care and the rest. >> reporter: overnight, hillary clinton made her first public appearance since her concession speech. in a raw, candid moment, from ano

abc's david wright on that. and mr. trump's new promise to >> reporter: tonight, donald trump is vowing to quit the trump organization in order to fully focus on running the country. trump tweeted today, "the presidency is a far more important task." that sounds more like the donald trump from the campaign trail. >> if i become president, i couldn't care less about my company. it's peanuts. >> reporter: recently, he suggested he could do both, telling "the new york times, "the president can't have a con flekt of in other words, in theory, i can be president of the united states and run my business 100%. >> reporter: since then, he's been besieged by headlines raising concerns about his ongoing business deals. today, trump tweeted, "while i'm not mandated to do this under the law, i feel it is visually important, as president, to in no way have a conflict of interest." he now says he is leaving his business in total, promising details in a press conference with his kids next month. enough to avoid conflicts of interest.

david? >> david wright with us, as well. david, thank you. >>> we do move onto other news this wednesday night, and to that deadly police shooting, the horror seen by millions on facebook. the police officer involved now charges with manslaughter. the moments after the shooting, livestreamed on facebook by the driver's girlfriend. on the video, she can be heard begging her boyfriend not to die. fill land doe castille did not survive, and tonight, that officer learning of the charges. here's abc's steve osunsami. >> reporter: let's first say this tonight -- that police officers across the country risk their lives every day for the public good. >> i told him not to reach for >> reporter: but in this police shooting, that set the streets on fire near st. paul, minnesota, prosecutors say it's the officer who is the criminal. >> no reasonable officer would have used deadly force under these circumstances. >> reporter: on top of manslaughter for killing philando castille, officer jeronimo yanez is facing two felony firearm charges

david? >> david wright with us, as well. david, thank you. >>> we do move onto other news this wednesday night, and to that deadly police shooting, the facebook. the police officer involved now charges with manslaughter. the moments after the shooting, livestreamed on facebook by the driver's girlfriend. on the video, she can be heard begging her boyfriend not to die. fill land doe castille did not survive, and tonight, that officer learning of the charges. here's abc's steve osunsami. >> reporter: let's first say this tonight -- that police officers across the country risk their lives every day for the public good. up. >> reporter: but in this police shooting, that set the streets on fire near st. paul, minnesota, prosecutors say it's the officer who is the criminal. >> no reasonable officer would have used deadly force under these circumstances. >> reporter: on top of manslaughter for killing philando castille, officer jeronimo yanez is facing two felony firearm charges for endangering the safety of both diamond reynolds,

we begin with abc's david wright. >> reporter: tonight, two former enemies trying to mend fences. sources tell abc news the president-elect is now considering former governor mitt romney for secretary of state. romney has, in the past, been less than diplomatic about personal qualities, the bullying, the greed, the showing off, the misogyny, the absurd third grade theatrics. >> reporter: the feeling, clearly mutual. >> mitt romney's made a total fool of himself. did you ever see a guy like this? he had his shot. he had his shot. he didn't like it when i said he choked like a dog. he choked like a dog. >> reporter: but trump aides say he'll meet with romney this weekend, as the an races to fill key cabinet posts. among the other candidates for secretary of state, the governor of south carolina, nikki haley, who met with trump today at trump tower. "they had a good discussion," her chief of staff said. "and she is very encouraged about the coming administration and the new direction it will bring." but earlier this year, haley called out trump's rhetoric. >> during anxious times, it

david? >> david wright leading us off tonight. david, thank you. >>> the vice president-elect, mike pence, in washington, meeting with republicans, but with democrats, too, and tonight, could there be signs of common ground? and hillary clinton, admitting in defeat she has wanted to curl up and not leave the house. instead, keeping her commitment to attend an event for children. and what she revealed about her late mother. here's abc's mary bruce. >> reporter: a triumphant mike pence back on capitol hill today, marking the moment with a selfie. the former congressman, now vp-elect, telling house republicans to "buckle up" for a breakneck pace. tonight, democrats are also trying to find common ground with the new admin >> and if mr. trump has the guts to stand up to those corporations, he will have an ally with me. >> we can work together on infrastructure, issues that relate to child care and the rest. >> reporter: overnight, hillary clinton made her first public appearance since her concession speech. in a raw, candid moment, des

david? >> david wright with us, as well. david, thank you. >>> we do move onto other news this wednesday night, and to that deadly police shoo, horror seen by millions on facebook. the police officer involved now charges with manslaughter. the moments after the shooting, livestreamed on facebook by the driver's girlfriend. on the video, she can be heard begging her boyfriend not to die. fill land doe castille did not survive, and tonight, that officer learning of the charges. here's abc's steve osunsami. >> reporter: let's first say this tonight -- that police officers across the country risk their lives every day for the public good. >> reporter: but in this police shooting, that set the streets on fire near st. paul, minnesota, prosecutors say it's the officer who is the criminal. >> no reasonable officer would have used deadly force under these circumstances. >> reporter: on top of manslaughter for killing philando castille, officer jeronimo yanez is facing two felony firearm charges for endangering the safety of both dia

we begin with abc's david wright. >> reporter: tonight, two former enemies trying to mend fences. sources tell abc news the president-elect is now considering former governor mitt romney for secretary of state. romney has, in the past, been less than diplomatic about personal qualities, the bullying, the greed, the showing off, the misogyny, the absurd third grade theatrics. >> reporter: the feeling, clearly mutual. >> mitt romney's made a total fool of himself. did you ever see a guy like this? he had his shot. he had his shot. he didn't like it when i said he choked like a dog. he choked like a dog. >> reporter: but trump aides say he'll meet with romney this weekend, as the transition team races to fill key cabinet posts. among the other candidates for secretary of state, the governor of south carolina, nikki haley, who met with trump today at trump tower. "they had a good discussion," her chief of staff said. "and she is very encouraged about the coming administration and the new direction it will bring." but earlier this year, haley called out trump's rhetoric. >> during anxi

abc's david wright on that. and mr. trump's new promise to separate his business from the white house. >> reporter: tonight, donald trump is vowing to quit the trump organization in order to presidency is a far more important task." that sounds more like the donald trump from the campaign trail. if i become president, i couldn't care less about my company. it's peanuts. >> reporter: recently, he suggested he could do both, telling "the new york times, "the president can't have a con flekt of interest. >> nothing is written. in other words, in theory, i can be president of the united states and run my business 100%. been besieged by headlines raising concerns about his ongoing busi deals. today, trump tweeted, "while i'm no mandated to do this under the law, i feel it isisually important, as president, to in no way have a conflict of interest." he now says he is leaving his business in total, prosi details in a press conference with his kids next month. but having his children take over the business manot interestavoid c

we begin with abc's david wright. >> reporter: tonight, two former enemies trying to mend fences. sources tell abc news the president-elect is now considering former governor mitt romney for secretary of state. romney has, less than diplomatic about personal qualities, the bullying, the greed, the showing off, the misogyny, the absurd third grade theatrics. >> reporter: the feeling, early mutual. >> mitt romney's made a total fool of himself. did you ever see a guy lik this? he hadis shot. he had his shot. he didn't like it when i said he choked like a dog. he choked like a dog. >> reporter: but trump aides say he'll meet with romney this weekend, as the transitionea ras to fill key cabinet posts. among the other candidates for secretary of state, the goveor of south carolina, nikki haley, who met with trump today at trump tower. "they had a good discussion," her chief of staff said. "and she is very encouraged about the coming administration and the new direction it will bring." but earlier this year,aley called out tru's rtoc. >> during anxious times, it can be tempting to follo

david? >> david wright leading us off tonight. david, thank you. >>> the vice president-elect, mike pence, in washington, meeting with republicans, but with democrats, too, and tonight, could there be signs of common ground? and hillary clinton, admitting in defeat she has wanted to curl up and not leave the house. instead, keeping her commitment to attend an event for children. and what she revealed about her late mother. here's abc's mary bruce. >> reporter: a triumphant mike pence back on capitol hill today, marking the moment with a selfie. the former congressman, now vp-elect, telling house republicans to "buckle up" for a breakneck pace. tonight, democrats are also trying to find commogr >> and if mr. trump has the guts to stand up to those corporations, he will have an ally with me. >> we can work together on infrastructure, issues that relate to child care and the rest. >> reporter: overnight, hillary clinton made her first public appearance since her concession speech. in a raw, candid moment, describing her late mother's

abc's david wright on that. and mr. trump's new promise to separate his business from the white house. >> reporter: tonight, donald trump is vowing to quit the trump organization in order to fully focus on running the country. trump tweeted today, "the presidency is a far more important task." that sounds more like the donald trump from the campaign trail. >> if i become president, i couldn't care less about my company. it's peanuts. >> reporter: recently, he suggested he could do both, telling "the new york times, "the president can't have a con flekt of interest. >> nothing is written. in other words, in theory, i can be president of the united states and run my business 100%. >> reporter: since then, he's been besieged by headlines raising concerns about his ongoing business deals. today, trump tweeted, "while i'm not mandated to do this under the law, i feel it is visually important, as president, to in no way have a conflict of interest." he now says he is leaving his business in total, promising details in a press

we begin with abc's david wright. >> reporter: tonight, two former enemies trying to mend fences. sources tell abc news the president-elect is now considering former governor mitt romney for secretary of state. romney has, in the past, been donald trump. >> think of donald trump's personal qualities, the bullying, the greed, the showing off, the misogyny, the absurd third grade theatrics. >> reporter: the feeling, clearly mutual. >> mitt romney's made a total fool of himself. did you ever see a guy like this? he had his shot. he had his shot. he didn't like it when i said he choked like a dog. he choked like a dog. >> reporter: t weekend, as the transition team races to fill key cabinet posts. among the other candidates for secretary of state, the governor of south carolina, nikki haley, who met with trump today at trump tower. "they had a good discussion," her chief of staff said. "and she is very encouraged about the coming administration and the new direction it will bring." but earlier this year, haley called out trump's rhetoric. >> during anxious times, it can be tempting to

and so david wright is with us live tonight, and david, the trump team has been asked how he will separate himself from his business, now that he's president-elect. >> reporter: and that is a huge question, david. donald trump is doing business worth more than $54 million. here's what kellyanne conway said. he's a businessman, he is also the president-elect, and she acknowledged, we're in unprecedented times. >> david wright, thank you. >>> president-elect trump ? keeping his twitter account and using it to fight back this weekend, multiple times. against the cast of "hamilton." after their message to vice president-elect mike pence. but mr. pence had a much different reaction himself. demand for an apology in what the "hamilton" cast is now saying. here's abc's mary bruce. ? >> reporter: tonight, donald trump still wants an apology, but now, the star of the broadway hit "hamilton" says there's noal apology coming. the president-elect furious after his number two, mike pence, was booed at a performance. trump tweeting about it three separate times. the cast new pence was in the the show to

david? >> david wright leading us off tonight. david, thank you. >>> the vice president-elect, mike pence, in washington, meeting with republicans, but with democrats, too, and tonight, could there be signs of common ground? the issues they might agree on. in defeat she has wanted to curl up and not leave the house. instead, keeping her commitment to attend an event for children. and what she revealed about her late mother. here's abc's mary bruce. >> reporter: a triumphant mike pence back on capitol hill today, marking the moment with a selfie. the former congressman, now vp-elect, telling house republicans to "buckle up" for a breakneck pace. tonight, democrats are also trying to find common ground with the new administration. to stand up to those corporations, he will have an ally with me. >> we can work together on infrastructure, issues that relate to child care and the rest. >> reporter: overnight, hillary clinton made her first public appearance since her concession speech. in a raw, candid moment, describing her late mothe

>> david wright tonight, thank you. >>> mr. trump was also asked about his business, and potential conflicts of interest. the president-elect once saying in the campaign, if elected, "i couldn't care less about my company, it's peanuts." here's abc's chief investigative correspondent, brian ross. >> reporter: with growing concerns tonight, donald trump told "the new york times," "the law is on my side. the president can't have a conflict of interest." but throughout the campaign, trump had pledged to leave >> if i become president, i couldn't care less about my company. >> reporter: yet, in the two weeks since the election, trump has taken the time to meet with the indian developers of two trump towers in their country, who posted this picture and then took it down. he complained to a british politician about eye sore wind turbines near his scottish golf course. his daughter ivanka's jewelry company tried to cash in on her appearance on "60 minutes" to bracelets. since then, trump has included his daughter in a meeting with the

and so david wright is with us live tonight, and david, the trump team has been asked how he will separate himself from his business, now that he's president-elect. >> reporter: and that is a huge question, david. donald trump is doing business worth more than $54 million. here's what kellyanne conway said. he's a businessman, he is also the president-elect, and she acknowledged, we're in unprecedented times. >> david wright, thank you. >>> president-elect trump ? keeping his twitter account and using it to fight back this weekend, multiple times. against the cast of "hamilton." after their message to vice president-elect mike pence. but mr. pence had a much different reaction himself. and tonight, about mr. the "hamilton" cast is now saying. here's abc's mary bruce. ? >> reporter: tonight, donald trump still wants an apology, but now, the star of the broadway hit "hamilton" says there's noal apology coming. the president-elect furious after his number two, mike pence, was booed at a performance. trump tweeting about it three separate times. the cast new pence was in the audience, and wait

and so david wright is with us live tonight, and david, the trump team has been asked how he will separate himself from his business, now that he's president-elect. donald trump is doing business in at least 18 countries, deals worth more than $54 million. here's what kellyanne conway said. he's a businessman, he is also the president-elect, and she acknowledged, we're in unprecedented times. >> david wright, thank you. >>> president-elect trump ? keeping his twitter account and using it to fight back this weekend, multiple times. against the cast of "hamilton." after their message to vice but mr. pence had a much different reaction himself. and tonight, about mr. trump's demand for an apology in what the "hamilton" cast is now saying. here's abc's mary bruce. ? >> reporter: tonight, donald trump still wants an apology, but now, the star of the broadway hit "hamilton" says there's noal apology coming. the president-elect furious after his number two, mike pence, was booed at a separate times. the cast new pence was in the audience, and waited until after the show to deliver this message. >

abc's david wright on that. and mr. trump's new promise to separate his business from the white house. >> reporter: tonight, donald trump is vowing to quit the trump organization in order to trump tweeted today, "the presidency is a far more important task." that sounds more like the donald trump from the campaign trail. >> if i become president, i couldn't care less about my company. it's peanuts. >> reporter: recently, he suggested he could do both, telling "the new york times, "the president can't have a con flekt of interest. >> nothing is written. in other words, in theory, i can be president of the united states and run my business 100%. >> reporter: since then, he's been besieged by headlines raising concerns about his ongoing business deals. today, trump tweeted, "while i'm not mandated to do this under the law, i feel it is visually important, as president, to in no way have a conflict of interest." he now says he is leaving his business in total, promising details in a press conference with his kids next month

and so david wright is with us live tonight, and david, the trump team has been asked how he will separate himself from his business, now that he's president-elect. >> reporter: and that is a huge question, david. donald trump is doing business in at least 18 countries, deals here's what kellyanne conway said. he's a businessman, he is also the president-elect, and she acknowledged, we're in unprecedented times. >> david wright, thank you. >>> president-elect trump ? keeping his twitter account and using it to fight back this weekend, multiple times. against the cast of "hamilton." after their message to vice president-elect mike pence. but mr. pence had a much different reaction himself. and tonight, about mr. trump's demand for an apology the "hamilton" cast is now saying. here's abc's mary bruce. ? >> reporter: tonight, donald trump still wants an apology, but now, the star of the broadway hit "hamilton" says there's noal apology coming. the president-elect furious after his number two, mike pence, was booed at a performance. trump tweeting about it three separate times. the cast new pe

abc's david wright on that. and mr. trump's new promise to separate his business from the white house. >> reporter: tonight, donald trump is vowing to quit the trump organization in order to fully focus on running the presidency is a far more important task." that sounds more like the donald trump from the campaign trail. >> if i become president, i couldn't care less about my company. it's peanuts. >> reporter: recently, he suggested he could do both, telling "the new york times, "the president can't have a con flekt of interest. >> nothing is written. in other words, in theory, i can be president of the united states and run my business 100%. >> reporter: since then, he's been besieged by headlines raising concerns about his ongo today, trump tweeted, "while i'm not mandated to do this under the law, i feel it is visually important, as president, to in no way have a conflict of interest." he now says he is leaving his business in total, promising details in a press conference with his kids next month. but having his c

and so david wright is with us live tonight, and david, the trump team has been asked how he will separate himself from his business, now that he's president-elect. >> reporter: and that is a huge question, david. donald trump is doing business in at least 18 countries, deals worth more than $54 million. here's what kellyanne conway said. he's a businessman, he is also the president-elect, and she acknowledged, we're in unprecedented times. >> david wright, thank you. >>> president-elect trump  keeping his twitter account and using it to fight back this weekend, multiple times. against the cast of "hamilton." after their message to vice president-elect mike pence. but mr. pence had a much different reaction himself. and tonight, about mr. trump's demand for an apology in what the "hamilton" cast is now saying. here's abc's mary bruce. ♪ >> reporter: tonight, donald trump still wants an apology, but now, the star of the broadway hit "hamilton" says there's noal apology coming. the president-elect furious after his number two, mike pence, was booed at a performance. trump tweeting about i

and so david wright is with us live tonight, and david, the trump team has been asked how he will separate himself from his business, now that he's president-elect. >> reporter: and that is a huge question, david. donald trump is doing business in at least 18 countries, deals here's what kellyanne conway said. he's a businessman, he is also the president-elect, and she acknowledged, we're in unprecedented times. >> david wright, thank you. >>> president-elect trump ? keeping his twitter account and using it to fight back this weekend, multiple times. against the cast of "hamilton." after their message to vice president-elect mike pence. but mr. pence had a much different reaction himself. and tonight, about mr. trump's demand for an apology in what the saying. here's abc's mary bruce. ? >> reporter: tonight, donald trump still wants an apology, but now, the star of the broadway hit "hamilton" says there's noal apology coming. the president-elect furious after his number two, mike pence, was booed at a performance. trump tweeting about it three separate times. the cast new pence was in the

david? >> david wright tonight. david, thank you. mr. trump was also asked about his business, and potential conflicts of interest. the president-elect once saying in the campaign, if elected, "i couldn't care less about my company, it's peanuts." here's abc's chief investigative correspondent, brian ross. >> reporter: with growing concerns tonight about how he continues to push his business ventures, donald trump told "the new york times," "the law is on my side. the president can't have a conflict of interest." but throughout the campaign, trump had pledged to leave his business empire behind. >> if i become president, i couldn't care less about my company. >> reporter: yet, in the two weeks since the election, trump has taken the time to meet with the indian developers of two trump towers in their country, who posted this picture and then took it down. he complained to a british politician about eye sore wind turbines near his scottish golf course. and he's boasted his brand is now hotter than ever. his daughter ivanka's jewelry compa

>> david wright tonight, thank you. >>> mr. trump was also asked about his business, and potential conflicts of interest. the president-elect once saying in the campaign, if elected, "i couldn't care less about my company, it's peanuts." here's abc's chief investigative correspondent, brian ross. >> reporter: with growing concerns tonight, donald trump told "the new york times," "the law is on my side. the president can't have a conflict of interest." but throughout the campaign, trump had >> if i become president, i couldn't care less about my company. >> reporter: yet, in the two weeks since the election, trump has taken the time to meet with the indian developers of two trump towers in their country, who posted this picture and then took it down. he complained to a british politician about eye sore wind turbines near his scottish golf course. his daughter ivanka's jewelry company tried to cash in on her sell her line of $10,000 bracelets. since then, trump has included his daughter in a meeting with the japanese prime minist

abc's david wright on that. and mr. trump's new promise to separate his business from the white house. >> reporter: tonight, donald trump is vowing to quit the trump organization in order to fully focus on running the trump tweeted today, "the presidency is a far more important task." that sounds more like the donald trump from the campaign trail. >> if i become president, i couldn't care less about my company. it's peanuts. >> reporter: recently, he suggested he could do both, telling "the new york times, "the president can't have a con flekt of interest. >> nothing is written. in other words, in theory, i can be president of the united states and run my business 100%. >>ep raising concerns about his ongoing business deals. today, trump tweeted, "while i'm not mandated to do this under the law, i feel it is visually important, as president, to in no way have a conflict of interest." he now says he is leaving his business in total, promising details in a press conference with his kids next month. but having his children

david? >> david wright tonight. david, thank you. mr. trump was also asked about conflicts of interest. the president-elect once saying in the campaign, if elected, "i couldn't care less about my company, it's peanuts." here's abc's chief investigative correspondent, brian ross. >> reporter: with growing concerns tonight about how he continues to push his business ventures, donald trump told "the new york times," "the law is on my side. the president can't have a conflict of interest." but throughout the campaign, trump had pledged to leave his business empire behind. >> if i become president, i couldn't care less about my company. >> reporter: yet, in the two weeks since the election, trump has taken the time to meet with the indian developers of two trump towers in their country, who posted this picture and then took it down. he complained to a british politician about eye sore wind turbines near his scottish golf course. and he's boasted his brand is now hotter than ever. his daughter ivanka's jewelry company tried to cash in on her a

abc's david wright on that. and mr. trump's new promise to separate his business from the white house. >> reporter: tonight, donald trump is vowing to quit the trump organization in order to fully focus on running the trump tweeted today, "the presidency is a far more important task." that sounds more like the donald trump from the campaign trail. >> if i become president, i couldn't care less about my company. it's peanuts. >> reporter: recently, he suggested he could do both, telling "the new york times, "the president can't have a con flekt of interest. >> nothing is written. in other words, in theory, i can be president of the united states and run my business 100%. >> reporter: since then, hs ongoing business deals. today, trump tweeted, "while i'm not mandated to do this under the law, i feel it is visually important, as president, to in no way have a conflict of interest." he now says he is leaving his business in total, promising details in a press conference with his kids next month. but having his children tak

and so david wright is with us live tonight, and david, the trump team has been asked how he will separate himself from his business, now that he's president-elect. >> reporter: and that is a huge question, david. donald trump is doing business in at least 18 countries, deals worth more than $54 million. senior adviser, had to say today. he's a businessman, he is also the president-elect, and she acknowledged, we're in unprecedented times. >> david wright, our thanks to you. >>> president-elect trump meanwhile keeping his twitter account and using it to fight back this weekend, multiple times against the cast of "hamilton" after their message to vice president-elect mike pence. but mr. pence had a much different reaction himself. and tonight, about mr. trump's dhand for demand for an apology? what the "hamilton" cast is now saying. here's abc's mary bruce. ? >> reporter: tonight, donald trump still wants an apology, but now, the star of the broadway hit "hamilton" says there's no apology coming. the president-elect furious after his number two, mike pence, was booed at a performance. trump

and so david wright is with us live tonight, and david, the trump team has been asked how he will separate himself from his business, now that he's president-elect. >> reporter: and that is a huge question, david. donald trump is doing business in at least 18 countries, deals here's what kellyanne conway said. he's a businessman, he is also the president-elect, and she acknowledged, we're in unprecedented times. >> david wright, thank you. >>> president-elect trump ? keeping his twitter account and using it to fight back this weekend, multiple times. against the cast of "hamilton." after their message to vice president-elect mike pence. but mr. pence had a much different reaction himself. and tonight, about mr. trump's the "hamilton" cast is now saying. here's abc's mary bruce. ? >> reporter: tonight, donald trump still wants an apology, but now, the star of the broadway hit "hamilton" says there's noal apology coming. the president-elect furious after his number two, mike pence, was booed at a performance. trump tweeting about it three separate times. the cast new pence was in the audienc

we begin with abc's david wright. >> reporter: tonight, two former enemies trying to mend fences. sources tell abc news the president-elect is now considering former governor mitt romney for secretary of state. romney has, in the past, been less than diplomatic about donald trump. personal qualities, the bullying, the greed, the showing off, the misogyny, the absurd third grade theatrics. >> reporter: the feeling, clearly mutual. >> mitt romney's made a total fool of himself. did you ever see a guy like this? he had his shot. he had his shot. he didn't like it when i said he choked like a dog. he choked like a dog. >> reporter: but trump aides say he'll meet with romney this weekend, as the transition team races to fill key cabinet posts. among the other candidates for secretary of state, the governor of south carolina, nikki haley, who met with trump today at trump tower. "they had a good discussion," her chief of staff said. "and she is very encouraged about the coming administration and the new direction it will bring." but earlier this year, haley called out trump's rhetoric.

we begin with abc's david wright. >> reporter: tonight, two former enemies trying to mend fences. sources tell abc news the president-elect is now considering former governor mitt romney for secretary of state. romney has, in the past, been less than diplomatic about donald trump. >> think of donald trump's personal qualities, the bullying, the greed, the showing off, the misogyny, the absurd third grade theatrics. >> reporter: the feeling, clearly mutual. >> mitt romney's made a total fool of himself. did you ever see a guy like this? he had his shot. he had his shot. he didn't like it when i said he choked like a dog. he choked like a dog. >> reporter: but trump aides say he'll meet with romney this weekend, as the transition team races to fill key cabinet posts. among the other candidates for secretary of state, the governor of south carolina, nikki haley, who met with trump today at trump tower. "they had a good discussion," her chief of staff said. "and she is very encouraged about the coming administration and the new direction it will bring." but earlier this year, haley ca

trump, and here's abc's david wright. >> reporter: tonight, from trump tower, a new video message from the president-elect. >> our transition team is working very smoothly, efficiently and effectively, truly great and talented men and women, patriots indeed, are being brought in and many will soon be apart of our government. >> reporter: his first words at length to the american people in more than a week. no speeches or news conferences since election night. what we have seen, a revolving door of meetings. the job applicants seen competing. that's senator scott brown. >> and who do you think you're competing with for position? >> i'm not competing with anybody, you know, i think i'm the best person. >> reporter: some of the meetings, like former governor rick perry today, leave the impression trump may be forming a team of virals. perry was an outspoken foe in the primaries. >> let no one be mistaken. donald trump's candidacy is a cancer on conservatism and it must be clearly diagnosed, excised and discarded. >> reporter: now, he's a contender for energy secretary. likewise, there's f

david? >> david wright with us, as well. david, thank you. >>> we do move onto other news this wednesday night, and to that deadly police shooting, the horror seen by millions on facebook. the police officer involved now charged with manslaughter. the moments after the shooting, livestreamed on facebook by the driver's girlfriend. on the video, she can be heard begging her boyfriend not to die. philando castile did not survive, and tonight, that officer learning of the charges. here's abc's steve osunsami. >> reporter: let's first say this tonight, that police officers across the country risk their lives every day for the public good. >> i told him not to reach for it. i told him to get his hand off it. >> reporter: but in this police shooting, that set the streets on fire near st. paul, >> no reasonable officer would have used deadly force under these circumstances. >> reporter: on top of manslaughter for killing philando castile, officer jeronimo yanez is facing two felony firearm charges for endangering the safety of both

abc's david wright on that. and mr. trump's new promise to separate his business from the white house. >> reporter: tonight, donald trump is vowing to quit the country. trump tweeted today, "the presidency is a far more important task." that sounds more like the donald trump from the campaign trail. >> if i become president, i couldn't care less about my company. it's peanuts. >> reporter: recently, he suggested he could do both, telling "the new york times, "the president can't have a con flekt of interest. >> nothing is written. in other words, in theory, i can be president of the united states and run my business 100%. >> reporter: since then, he's been besieged by headlines raising concerns about his ongoing business deals. today, trump tweeted, "while i'm not mandated to do this under the law, i feel it is visually important, as president, to in no way have a conflict of interest." he now says he is leaving his business in total, promising details in a press conference with his kids next month. but having his child

david? >> david wright with us, as well. david, thank you. >>> we do move onto other news this wednesday night, and to th horror seen by millions on facebook. the police officer involved now charges with manslaughter. the moments after the shooting, livestreamed on facebook by the driver's girlfriend. on the video, she can be heard begging her boyfriend not to die. fill land doe castille did not survive, and tonight, that officer learning of the charges. here's abc's steve osunsami. >> reporter: let's first say this tonight -- that police officers across the country risk their lives every day for the >> i told him not to reach for it, i told him to get his hands up. >> reporter: but in this police shooting, that set the streets on fire near st. paul, minnesota, prosecutors say it's the officer who is the criminal. >> no reasonable officer would have used deadly force under these circumstances. >> reporter: on top of manslaughter for killing philando castille, officer jeronimo yanez is facing two felony firearm charges for en

we begin with abc's david wright. >> reporter: tonight, two former enemies trying to mend fences. sources tell abc news the president-elect is now considering former governor mitt romney for secretary of state. romney has, in the past, been less than diplomatic about personal qualities, the bullying, the greed, the showing off, the misogyny, the absurd third grade theatrics. >> reporter: the feeling, clearly mutual. >> mitt romney's made a total fool of himself. did you ever see a guy like this? he had his shot. he had his shot. he didn't like it when i said he choked like a dog. he choked like a dog. >> reporter: but trump aides say he'll meet with romney this races to fill key cabinet posts. among the other candidates for secretary of state, the governor of south carolina, nikki haley, who met with trump today at trump tower. "they had a good discussion," her chief of staff said. "and she is very encouraged about the coming administration and the new direction it will bring." but earlier this year, haley called out trump's rhetoric. >> during anxious times, it can be tempting to

david? >> david wright with us, as well. david, thank you. >>> we do move onto other news this wednesday night, and to that deadly police shooting, the horror seen by millions on facebook. the police officer involved now charges with manslaughter. the moments after the shooting, livestreamed on facebook by the driver's girlfriend. on the video, she can be heard begging her boyfriend not to die. fill land doe castille did not survive, and tonight, that officer learning of the charges. here's abc's steve osunsami. >> reporter: let's first say this tonight -- that police officers across the country risk their lives every day for the public good. >> i told him not to reach for it, i told him to get his hands up. >> reporter: but in this police shooting, that set the streets on fire near st. paul, minnesota, prosecutors say it's the officer who is the criminal. >> no reasonable officer would have used deadly force under these circumstances. >> reporter: on top of manslaughter for killing philando castille, officer jeronimo yanez

david? >> david wright with us, as well. david, thank you. >>> we do move onto other news this wednesday night, and to that deadly police shooting, the horror seen by millions on facebook. the police officer involved now charged with manslaughter. the moments after the shooting, livestreamed on facebook by the driver's girlfriend. on the video, she can be heard begging her boyfriend not to die. philando castile did not survive, and tonight, that officer learning of the charges. here's abc's steve osunsami. >> reporter: let's first say this tonight, that police officers across the country risk their lives every day for the public good. >> i told him not to reach for it. i told him to get his hand off it. >> reporter: but in this police shooting, that set the streets on fire near st. paul, minnesota, prosecutors say it's the officer who is the criminal. >> no reasonable officer would have used deadly force under these circumstances. >> reporter: on top of manslaughter for killing philando castile, officer jeronimo yanez is fac

abc's david wright at trump tower tonight. >> reporter: today, donald trump at "the new york times," on the record, backing away from one of his harshest campaign promises. lock her up! >> reporter: the threat to pursue criminal charges against his opponent, hillary clinton. >> if i win, i am going to instruct my attorney general to get a special prosecutor to ok into your situation, because there has never been so many lies, so much deception. >> reporter: today, trump acknowledged he's having second thoughts. "my inclination would be for whatever power i have on the matter is to say, let's go this has been looked at for so long, ad nauseam." he didn't entirely rule out prosecuting clinton, but said, "i think it would be very, very divisive for the country." earlier today, trump's senior adviser said he's now the head of the republican party, and she hopes other republicans follow his lead. >> if donald trump can help her heal, then perhaps that's a good thing. he's thinking of many different things as he prepares to become the president of the united states, and things that sound l

david? >> david wright leading us off tonight. david, thank you. >>> the vice president-elect, mike pence, in washington, meeting with republicans, but with democrats, too, and tonight, could there be signs of common ground? the issues they might agree on. and hillary clinton, admitting in defeat she has wanted to curl up and not leave the house. instead, keeping her commitment to attend an event for children. and what she revealed about her late mother. here's abc's mary bruce. >> reporter: a triumphant mike pence back on capitol hill today, marking the moment with a selfie. the former congressman, now vp-elect, telling house republicans to "buckle up" for a breakneck pace. tonight, democrats are also trying to find common ground with the new administration. >> and if mr. trump has the guts to stand up to those corporations, he will have an ally with me. >> we can work together on infrastructure, issues that relate to child care and the rest. >> reporter: overnight, hillary clinton made her first public appearance since her conce

and so david wright is with us live tonight, and david, the trump team has been asked how he will separate himself from his business, now that he's president-elect. >> reporter: and that is a huge question, david. donald trump is doing business in at least 18 countries, deals worth more than $54 million. senior adviser, had to say today. he's a businessman, he is also the president-elect, and she acknowledged, we're in unprecedented times. >> david wright, our thanks to you. >>> president-elect trump meanwhile keeping his twitter account and using it to fight back this weekend, multiple times against the cast of "hamilton" after their message to vice president-elect mike pence. but mr. pence had a much different reaction himself. and tonight, about mr. tru dhand for demand for an apology? what the "hamilton" cast is now saying. here's abc's mary bruce. ? >> reporter: tonight, donald trump still wants an apology, but now, the star of the broadway hit "hamilton" says there's no apology coming. the president-elect furious after his number two, mike pence, was booed at a performance. trump twe

and so david wright is with us live tonight, and david, the trump team has been asked how he will separate himself from his business now that he's president-elect. >> reporter: and that is a huge question, david. donald trump is doing business in at least 18 countries, deals worth more than $54 million. here's what kellyanne conway, a senior adviser, had to say today. he's a businessman, he is also acknowledged we're in unchartered waters, unprecedented times is the term she used. >> david wright, our thanks to you. >>> president-elect trump meanwhile keeping his twitter account and using it to fight back this weekend, multiple times against the cast of "hamilton" after their message to vice president-elect mike pence. but mr. pence had a much different reaction himself. and tonight, about mr. trump's demand for an apology? what the "hamilton" cast is now saying. here's abc's mary bruce. ? >> reporter: tonight, donald trump still wants an apology, but now, the star of the broadway hit "hamilton" says there's no apology coming. the president-elect furious after his number two, mike pence, w

david? >> david wright tonight, thank you. >>> mr. trump was also asked about his business, and potential conflicts of interest. the president-elect once saying in the campaign, if elected, "i couldn't care less about my company, it's peanuts." here's abc's chief investigative correspondent, brian ross. >> reporter: with growing concerns tonight, donald trump told "the new york times," "the law is on my side. the president can't have a conflict of interest." but throughouhe trump had pledged to leave his business empire behind. >> if i become president, i couldn't care less about my company. >> reporter: yet, in the two weeks since the election, trump has taken the time to meet with the indian developers of two trump towers in their country, who posted this picture and then took it down. he complained to a british politician about eye sore wind turbines near his scottish golf course. his daughter ivanka's jewelry sell her line of $10,000 bracelets. since then, trump has included his daughter in a meeting with the japanese prime minist

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david? >> david wright tonight, thank you. >>> mr. trump was also asked about his business, and potential conflicts of interest. the president-elect once saying in the campaign, if elected, "i couldn't care less about my company, it's peanuts." here's abc's chief investigative correspondent, brian ross. >> reporter: with growing concerns tonight, donald trump told "the new york times," "the law is on my side. the president can't have a conflict of interest." but throughout the campaign, trump had pledged to leave his business empire behind. >> if i become president, i couldn't care less about my company. >> reporter: yet, in the two weeks since the election, trump has taken the time to meet with the indian developers of two trump towers in their country, who posted this picture and then took it down. he complained to a british politician about eye sore wind turbines near his scottish golf course. his daughter ivanka's jewelry company tried to cash in on her appearance on "60 minutes" to sell her line of $10,000 bracelets. since then,

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