Biden's letter to Trump: A traditional, inspiring message
On the day of the inauguration, Donald Trump found a letter from Joe Biden in the desk in the Oval Office. He now reveals what the former president conveyed to him.
Donald Trump, during a conversation with journalists on inauguration day, discovered a letter from Joe Biden in his desk.
Trump found the envelope after one of the journalists asked whether Biden had left him a letter, which is a tradition in the United States. At first, he suggested that they read it together. After a moment, he added, "Maybe I'll read this letter myself."
An inspiring letter from Biden
The next day, the 47th President of the USA revealed that he opened the letter and considered making it public. He has now decided to share its content with a wider audience. As he revealed, in the letter, Biden advised him to enjoy his term and highlighted the importance of the presidency.
- It was a very nice, somewhat inspiring letter. Enjoy it, do a good job, how important this work is - Trump recounted.
A long-standing tradition
The tradition of leaving a letter by the outgoing president for their successor has lasted for over three decades.
It was initiated by Ronald Reagan in 1989 when he left a letter for George H.W. Bush. These letters are symbols of the continuity of power and respect between presidents.
Source: Reuters, TVN24, WP News
