Biden Receives Letter from Trump, May Write One Back for the First Time

Washington: So, here’s the scoop. Ronald Reagan kicked off this cool tradition of leaving letters for incoming presidents. After two terms, he wrote a note for George H.W. Bush, who then did the same for Bill Clinton. This back-and-forth continued with George W. Bush and Barack Obama, each leaving their own messages.

Now, Donald Trump kept this tradition alive by writing a letter to Joe Biden when he left office. It’s kind of wild because Biden might actually write back, which would be a first! Mark Updegrove, a history expert, pointed out how unusual this situation is, especially with Trump being the first president to serve nonconsecutive terms since Grover Cleveland.

Reagan’s original note was pretty heartfelt, wishing Bush well and sharing some personal memories. Each president has added their own touch, like Bush advising Clinton to stay strong against critics, and Obama reflecting on the journey ahead for Trump.

As for Trump’s letter to Biden, not much is known about it since it hasn’t been made public. Biden thought it was gracious, which surprised him given their rivalry. Now, the big question is whether Biden will write back. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said it’s up to him, and it’s a tradition that could go either way.

So, will Biden keep the letter-writing tradition alive? We’ll just have to wait and see!