Joe Biden leaves a letter for Donald Trump in the Resolute Desk titled '47'; what are the contents?
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The letter, addressed to the 47th President, was discovered during Trump’s first day in office. While signing his initial executive orders, a journalist’s question prompted Trump to check the Resolute Desk, where he uncovered the envelope marked “47.” Surprised yet intrigued, Trump remarked, “Thank you, Peter. It could have been years before we found this thing,” highlighting the unexpected nature of the discovery. This simple yet profound act caught public attention and added a personal touch to the presidential transition.
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Despite the widespread curiosity, the exact contents of Joe Biden’s letter remain undisclosed. When asked about it, Biden commented briefly in Spanish, saying, “Eso queda entre él y yo,” which translates to, “That stays between him and me.” This statement aligns with the tradition of confidentiality that these letters typically hold, as they often contain personal reflections, advice, or well-wishes for the incoming leader. Biden’s gesture mirrors his predecessor’s, as Trump also left a letter for Biden in 2021, which Biden described as “very generous.”
The practice of outgoing presidents leaving letters for their successors began in 1989 when Ronald Reagan
