President Donald Trump found the letter from Joe Biden on his Desk on Monday. It is now revealed what it said.
This act continues the established custom of outgoing presidents leaving a personal note for their successors.
He rurther stated, “The American people-and individuals around the world-look to this house for stability amid the inevitable challenges of history.
My hope is that the coming years bring prosperity, peace, and grace to our nation.”
Biden concluded the letter with, “May God bless you and guide you, as He has blessed and guided our cherished country since its inception.” The note was signed “Joe Biden” and dated January 20, the day he exited office.
The message conveys a more amicable tone compared to the contentious exchanges during their campaign.
Biden had labeled Trump as a threat to democracy, while Trump had referred to Biden as the head of a “criminal family.”
The tradition of outgoing presidents leaving notes for their successors is thought to have originated in 1989, when President Ronald Reagan wrote to his vice president-turned-successor, George H.W. Bush.
Despite his decision to skip Biden’s inauguration in 2021, citing unfounded allegations of election fraud, Donald Trump maintained the tradition by leaving a letter behind.
“The president wrote a very generous letter,” Biden remarked at that time. “Since it was private, I won’t
