Obama's handwritten letter to President Trump revealed

The contents of former President Obama's Inauguration Day letter to President Trump, the last direct communication between the 44th and 45th presidents, has emerged for the first time after CNN obtained a copy.

[JustinCage]

"We won't show the press the letter."
*media gets a hold of the letter*

[DavidGee]

I don’t think Trump took any advice. He did the opposite. Are you sure he opened this letter?

[patrickgamboa]

Anyone else here after President Biden’s inauguration? Lol

[rochelleakos]

the part about keeping our democracy at least as strong as we found it is eerie today.

[miarrem]

Based on this letter...I think Obama saw what was coming

[concretelightbulb]

I'm sure trump stopped reading after "Dear Mr. President - Congratulations".

[Yes-rtto]

It most be said, it is a beautiful letter. He is good writer.

[laylaa]

A president with skilled command of English language, no spelling errors & 1 who can convey coherent thoughts. I long for those days.

[ageorge]

This his how I would talk to my teens if I had to leave them I charge of my house.

[JessanDunnOtis]

Gracious. Wise. Encouraging. Supportive. Polite. Thank you, BO and MO.

[tmc]

This letter shows grace and an attempt to gently explain the need to preserve our values and goals. It is startling to see the difference between intelligent discourse with purpose and the flagrant self serving rhetoric that flows out of the WH now.

[lisaoldwithsomanywhys]

This was a truly sincere beautifully written letter from one President to another 👏❤️👏

[sabrinanicole]

I miss having such an eloquent president

[DevAngelo]

I don't agree with all that happened under Obama but he was a leader and a very thoughtful person. I wish Trump would get his act together and put America 1st instead of his own ego.

[mohameddiaby]

You can tell that even Dana Bash longs for those days when the president could construct a full sentence and was masterful of the English Language.

[Mrbtdontuts]

Wow, that is a very good letter for an Incoming President, I liked it alot. Very nice upbeat tone for CNN, good job.

[talijah]

A man with good heart, showed leadership quality and had no room for crudge taking in to account the nasty and hate levied against him by Trumptard, he still acted presidential... BO, u are the best....

[Chalky.]

Obama's a very classy guy, but now imagine the kind of incoherent ranting mess that Trump will write his successor.

[davehaynes]

That is what is called humility Donald

[ryanfraser]

Shows Obama left the office they way he went into it...with grace, dignity and wisdom!