Politicians post New Years wishes

Scores of politicians took to Twitter on Jan. 1 to wish everyone a Happy New Year.

President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, President-elect Donald Trump and Secretary of State John Kerry, among many others, expressed well wishes on the social media platform.

Obama used the start of 2017 as a chance to list his accomplishments during his time in the White House.

From realizing marriage equality to removing barriers to opportunity, we’ve made history in our work to reaffirm that all are created equal.

— President Obama (@POTUS) January 1, 2017

Trump posted a tweet at midnight wishing Americans a Happy New Year. Trump had tweeted earlier on Saturday he wished well his “many enemies and those who have fought me and lost so badly they just don’t know what to do.”

TO ALL AMERICANS-#HappyNewYear & many blessings to you all! Looking forward to a wonderful & prosperous 2017 as we work together to #MAGA pic.twitter.com/UaBFaoDYHe

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 1, 2017

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said 2017 will be a pivotal year for politics.

2017 will be pivotal. Either we’ll move toward oligarchy or millions of Americans will stand together for a government which represents all.

— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) January 1, 2017

Other politicians took to Twitter to share well wishes.

Happy New Year from Jill and me. Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy year ahead in 2017.

— Vice President Biden (@VP) January 1, 2017

Teresa & I extend best wishes for a Happy New Year. May we begin 2017 with a renewed commitment to promoting peace, prosperity & progress.

— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) January 1, 2017

Happy New Year + God’s blessings to you all. Looking forward to incredible things in 2017! @realDonaldTrump will Make America Great Again!

— Reince Priebus (@Reince) January 1, 2017

Happy New Year—2017 & beyond will be bright if we use our imagination, passion & skills to lift each other up & make all our lives stronger.

— Bill Clinton (@billclinton) January 1, 2017