Obama offered accolades, advice in farewell letter to Trump

It is customary for presidents to leave notes for their successors

Before he left office in January, President Barack Obama offered his successor accolades and advice in a private letter that underscored some of his concerns as he passed the baton.

In the letter, published Sunday by CNN, Obama praised President Donald Trump, saying: “Congratulations on a remarkable run. Millions have placed their hopes in you, and all of us, regardless of party, should hope for expanded prosperity and security during your tenure.”

Obama went on to urge Trump to "build more ladders of success for every child and family," to "sustain the international order” and to protect “democratic institutions and