speech at pearl harbor tuesday to take a veiled jab at his successor. >> even when hatred burns hottest, even when the tug of tribalism is at its most primal, we must resist the urge to turn inward. we must resist the urge to demeanize those who are different. >> reporter: the escalating war of words between the outgoing and incoming president, a sharp departure from the immediate post election vow to work together. >> we now are going to want to do everything we can to help you succeed. >> reporter: with promises in both sides of a peaceful transfer of power. >> i very much look forward to dealing with the president in the future, including counsel. >> reporter: but their relationships showing strains publicly. obama quipping he would have won the election if he run again.