White House Removes, Donates Obama Daughters' Swing Set

The White House has removed and donated a swing set President Barack Obama purchased for his two daughters eight years ago.

According to CBS News' Mark Knoller, the swing set that was installed in 2009 within viewing distance of the Oval Office was taken out this week. The White House reportedly offered to leave it on the grounds for President-elect Donald Trump's grandchildren to use, but the offer was "turned down."

The swing set, Knoller reports, was given to a local Washington, D.C. charity. Sasha and Malia Obama first used the set when they were 7 and 10 years old.

Knoller reported the news in a series of tweets Thursday:

The playset positioned outside the Oval Office in March 2009 for youngsters Malia and Sasha has been removed. pic.twitter.com/KMFWo8I8Az

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) January 5, 2017

A WH official says the Obama WH offered to keep the playset for @realDonaldTrump kid/grandkids, but was turned down. pic.twitter.com/zxELtLijUo

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) January 5, 2017

So the WH playset was removed and donated to "a local organization serving those in need," says WH official. pic.twitter.com/eIJiPft64J

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) January 5, 2017

It always reminded me of the Lunar Lander from the Apollo missions. pic.twitter.com/wlFkAwuRjp

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) January 5, 2017

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