White House spokesman Josh Earnest is confirming that President Barack Obama has spoken with his successor on at least one occasion since their Oval Office meeting.

However, Earnest says he wouldn’t discuss any details of their talks. He says the White House has traditionally not unveiled details of calls that Obama has had when consulting former presidents, and that’s a precedent it wants to protect with President-elect Donald Trump.

Earnest says Trump indicated during their Oval Office meeting that he wanted the opportunity to consult with Obama during the course of the transition. Meanwhile, Obama has committed to a smooth transition, and as a result, they have “spoken at least once” since that meeting.

Earnest says Trump is free to discuss whatever he chooses about his consultations with the president.

(AP)