A tradition renewed: Trump's discovery of Biden's letter
On the day of the inauguration, Donald Trump found a letter from Joe Biden in the desk in the Oval Office. He has now revealed what the former president conveyed to him.
Donald Trump discovered a letter from Joe Biden on his desk during a conversation with journalists on inauguration day.
Trump found the envelope after one of the journalists asked whether Biden had left him a letter, a tradition in the United States. Initially, he suggested reading it together with the journalists. 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 broader 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 an outgoing president leaving a letter for their successor has lasted for 36 years.
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
