A sweet moment from the White House has caught the attention of people online.

Footage shows US President Donald Trump warmly greeting a group of children visiting the Oval Office.


The video, posted by communications advisor Margo Martin, has been viewed more than 1.6 million times.

In it, Trump stops to meet children and introduces them in a casual and friendly manner.

Trump also distributes coins to children.

When a little girl said she wanted a coin, Trump laughed and said she was smart and very cute.

Then he asked a little boy if he would like a coin too.

The boy then approached Trump and asked him what his name was.

Trump replied: "My name is Donald."

This sweet moment was widely appreciated on social media, with many users liking the sweet interaction. /Telegraph/