Biden confirms letter left for Trump, continuing tradition

President Joe Biden confirmed that he has written a letter for President-elect Donald Trump, continuing the presidential tradition initiated by Ronald Reagan in 1989. This will mark a unique instance in which an outgoing president writes to someone who was previously their predecessor, as Trump had left a letter for Biden when he assumed office in 2021, which Biden described as 'very generous.' The letter will be placed on the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office before Biden leaves the White House. While Biden did not disclose the contents of his letter, it is intended to symbolize goodwill and the continuity of American democracy. The letter-writing tradition has been upheld by past presidents regardless of party lines, illustrating resilience amidst political divides. Trump has previously expressed appreciation for the notes he received from both Biden and Barack Obama, highlighting the significance of this custom.