Thu Jan 23 06:10:00 UTC 2025: **Trump Reveals Contents of Biden’s Inauguration Day Letter**
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump on Wednesday revealed the contents of a letter left for him by President Joe Biden in the Oval Office Resolute Desk. The letter, discovered with the assistance of Fox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy, was described by Trump as “very nice” and “inspirational.”
The letter, dated January 20, 2025, wished Trump and his family well for the next four years, expressing hope for a time of prosperity, peace, and grace for the nation. Biden’s message concluded with a blessing for the president and the country.
Trump, who discovered the letter after Doocy prompted him to check the desk, initially expressed uncertainty about the existence of such a letter. He later shared its contents exclusively with Fox News, highlighting its positive and encouraging tone.
This act continues a presidential tradition started by President Ronald Reagan in 1989, where outgoing presidents leave a message for their successors. This instance is unique, however, as it marks the first time a president has written to a predecessor who had previously written to him. Trump’s second, non-consecutive term makes this situation unprecedented since Grover Cleveland’s presidency in the late 1800s. While Biden has previously confirmed receiving a letter from Trump, he has chosen not to disclose its contents, citing privacy.
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