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In his new book, Biden reveals the warm letter Trump left as he handed over 2021. The letter contrasted his criticism of Trump’s destruction of democracy with wishes for Biden and the United States.
former Presidentbiden (Joe Biden) told reporters on the day of his inauguration that outgoing Presidenttrump A “very nice letter” was left for him in the Oval Office, but Biden has since declined to discuss the contents of the letter. The full text of this letter has now been published in Biden’s new book “Promise Me, America” (tentative translation), which was disclosed by the New York Times on the 10th.
The letter is dated January 20, 2021, and is in an envelope marked “To 46”, referring to Biden as the 46th president.
The letter was written with Trump’s signature black pen.white House On letter paper. In the letter, Trump did not criticize Biden or challenge the election results. Instead, in an almost poetic style, he wrote about his experience working in the White House, endorsing Biden and extending his blessing.
The book will arrive next Tuesday. Biden, 83, wrote in the book that “it feels like there are two Trumps”; He said Trump had “deeply shaken our democracy” and “did not have the traditional meeting with me between old and new presidents.”
Biden wrote, “But here he is, sending blessings in a warm tone, like an old friend.”
In another excerpt from the book published by The Atlantic on Monday, Biden recalled a meeting between the two after Trump wins the election in 2024. Trump was also very friendly toward her, “and his tone was so cordial that I thought he was playing tricks on me.”
Trump told him: “You know what, Joe? If it weren’t for politics, I believe we would be good friends.”
The following is the full text published by the New York Times, based on a copy of the letter:
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The letter, in an envelope marked “To 46,” did not criticize Biden or argue about the election results. Instead, it endorsed Biden in an almost poetic tone and wished him and the United States all the best.
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Biden said he felt like he was watching “two Trumps.” On the one hand, Trump seriously shook democracy and did not follow traditional handover meetings. Trump, on the other hand, appeared warm and friendly in letters and meetings, like an old friend.
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In the letter, Trump reminded Biden to cherish his historic position in the White House, emphasized that the president cares about the country’s hopes and dreams, expressed confidence that Biden will remain loyal to him and the American people, and finally wished him and Jill the best.
