President Joe Biden confirmed on Monday that he had left a letter in the Oval Office for both his predecessor and successor, President-elect Donald Trump. When asked by reporters outside the White House if he had written a letter, Biden responded affirmatively, stating, 'Yes,' while choosing not to disclose further details.
'That’s between Trump and me,' Biden remarked, as per pool reports. This tradition of leaving a letter for the incoming president is a longstanding practice symbolizing the peaceful transfer of power in the United States.
It was noted that Trump had also left a letter for Biden in 2021, which the current president later described as 'very generous.' The contents of these letters are typically private and personal, serving as a gesture of goodwill and respect from one leader to another.
While the specific contents of Biden's letter to Trump remain undisclosed, the act itself underscores the importance of continuity and unity in American democracy. The exchange of these letters reflects a tradition that transcends political differences and emphasizes the shared commitment to the well-being of the nation.
As the transition of power continues, the exchange of letters between outgoing and incoming presidents serves as a poignant reminder of the peaceful transfer of authority that has defined the democratic process in the United States for centuries.
