'Remember how he hates selfies'? Obama's aversion sure didn't last long

Doug P. | 12:06 PM on February 12, 2016

Earlier this week, President Obama put his foot down when it comes to taking selfies:

Obama has had enough: "No selfies" https://t.co/BhRyK5IeIe pic.twitter.com/L837HDqWZ3

— The Hill (@thehill) February 10, 2016

However, yesterday, taping an interview with Ellen Degeneres, it didn’t take long for Obama to crack:

Selfie with the Chief. @BarackObama @POTUS pic.twitter.com/ggivtyPi6j

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) February 12, 2016

Exceptions to the “no selfie” rule can be made.

Obama has said he doesn't like taking selfies, but he took one yesterday with @TheEllenShow https://t.co/ES1u52d7Ne

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) February 12, 2016

So, what happened to @POTUS's new no-selfie policy? https://t.co/G8JMWf80dX Selfies for some, but not others? https://t.co/5gNtdUGeP6

— Alison Cowan (@cowannyt) February 12, 2016