Shortly after returning to the White House on January 20 following his inauguration celebrations at Capital One Arena, President Donald Trump settled into the Oval Office to begin signing his first executive orders. Amidst the flurry of activity, a journalist in the room asked a simple question: "Did Joe Biden leave a letter for you?"
Initially surprised, Trump responded, "I don’t know," before opening the desk drawers in search of the letter. Moments later, he exclaimed, "Oh!" and pulled out an envelope marked with the number "47." Holding it up for reporters, Trump joked, "I almost left this thing in here for years. Thanks for reminding me!"
When prompted to read the contents aloud, Trump quipped, "Maybe we should all read it together," but quickly clarified that he would review the letter privately before deciding whether to share its contents publicly.
A Presidential Tradition
The tradition of outgoing U.S. presidents leaving handwritten letters for their successors dates back to 1989, when Ronald Reagan left a humorous note for George H.W. Bush. Written on cartoon stationery, Reagan playfully advised, "Don’t let the turkeys get you down." Since then, these letters have become a hallmark of peaceful transitions, often offering words of encouragement, advice, or calls for unity.
One of the most memorable letters was penned by George H.W. Bush to Bill Clinton in 1993, with the line: "Your success is now our country’s success. I am rooting hard for you."
The contents of Trump’s 2021 letter to Joe Biden remain largely unknown. Biden reportedly showed the sealed envelope to close aides after his inauguration but refrained from revealing the message inside. Sources familiar with the letter have described it as unexpectedly cordial, contrasting the public tension between the two leaders.
Trump’s rediscovery of Biden’s letter marks a continuation of this symbolic tradition, despite the partisan divide and contentious nature of recent elections.
(Sources: Fox News, ABC, LA Times)
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