Read: Joe Biden's “secret prayer” for Trump that everyone's talking about
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Amid political transitions, an act of goodwill has recently come to light. This gesture transcends party lines and reflects core values of leadership.
What was this moment that’s gaining attention?
It's a tradition that dates back to 1989, a simple yet profound act where an outgoing president leaves behind a letter for their successor, offering words of encouragement and wisdom as they take on the mantle of leadership.
This time, it was Joe Biden's turn to pen a message to Donald Trump, and the contents of that letter have sparked a wave of interest and admiration.
Joe Biden, who served as Vice President under Barack Obama and then as the 46th President of the United States, left a letter in the Resolute Desk of the Oval Office—a letter that contained a prayer for Donald Trump.
The gesture was revealed in a report that caught the attention of the nation, with the contents of the letter shared by Fox News reporter Peter Doocy.
“Dear President Trump, As I take leave of this sacred office I wish you and your family all the best in the next four years,” Biden wrote.
“The American people[—]and people around the world[—]look to this house for steadiness in the inevitable storms of history, and my prayer is that in the coming years will be a time of prosperity, peace, and grace for our nation.”
“May God bless you and guide you as He has blessed and guided our beloved country since our founding,” Biden concluded, signing and dating the note January 20th.
Source: Peter Doocy/X.
The video of Trump discovering the letter while signing executive orders went viral, capturing a moment of unexpected discovery and reflection.
Trump admitted he had only checked the drawer for the letter after Doocy's suggestion, humorously noting, “It could have been years before we found this.”
Though Trump chose not to divulge the letter's contents on camera, he later described it to reporters as “very nice” and “a little bit of an inspirational type of letter,” emphasizing the importance of the presidential role.
Letter-writing in this context is both a tradition and a symbol of the peaceful transfer of power, a key aspect of American democracy.
It represents a moment where political differences are temporarily set aside for the sake of unity.
In 2021, Trump would leave his own letter for Biden, who found it “shockingly gracious” but similarly kept its contents private.
Barack Obama's lengthy letter to Trump in 2017 reminded him of the weight of responsibility to uphold democratic instruments, while George H.W. Bush's note to Bill Clinton is often cited as an exemplar of cross-party respect and decorum.
The tradition was initiated by Ronald Reagan, who wrote to his former vice president, George H.W. Bush, “George, I treasure the memories we share and I wish you all the very best. You'll be in my prayers.”
What are your thoughts on this tradition? Share your views with us in the comments below, and let's celebrate the moments of unity that bring us together, even in the most unexpected of ways.
What was this moment that’s gaining attention?
It's a tradition that dates back to 1989, a simple yet profound act where an outgoing president leaves behind a letter for their successor, offering words of encouragement and wisdom as they take on the mantle of leadership.
This time, it was Joe Biden's turn to pen a message to Donald Trump, and the contents of that letter have sparked a wave of interest and admiration.
Joe Biden, who served as Vice President under Barack Obama and then as the 46th President of the United States, left a letter in the Resolute Desk of the Oval Office—a letter that contained a prayer for Donald Trump.
The gesture was revealed in a report that caught the attention of the nation, with the contents of the letter shared by Fox News reporter Peter Doocy.
“Dear President Trump, As I take leave of this sacred office I wish you and your family all the best in the next four years,” Biden wrote.
“The American people[—]and people around the world[—]look to this house for steadiness in the inevitable storms of history, and my prayer is that in the coming years will be a time of prosperity, peace, and grace for our nation.”
“May God bless you and guide you as He has blessed and guided our beloved country since our founding,” Biden concluded, signing and dating the note January 20th.
Source: Peter Doocy/X.
The video of Trump discovering the letter while signing executive orders went viral, capturing a moment of unexpected discovery and reflection.
Trump admitted he had only checked the drawer for the letter after Doocy's suggestion, humorously noting, “It could have been years before we found this.”
Though Trump chose not to divulge the letter's contents on camera, he later described it to reporters as “very nice” and “a little bit of an inspirational type of letter,” emphasizing the importance of the presidential role.
Letter-writing in this context is both a tradition and a symbol of the peaceful transfer of power, a key aspect of American democracy.
It represents a moment where political differences are temporarily set aside for the sake of unity.
In 2021, Trump would leave his own letter for Biden, who found it “shockingly gracious” but similarly kept its contents private.
Barack Obama's lengthy letter to Trump in 2017 reminded him of the weight of responsibility to uphold democratic instruments, while George H.W. Bush's note to Bill Clinton is often cited as an exemplar of cross-party respect and decorum.
The tradition was initiated by Ronald Reagan, who wrote to his former vice president, George H.W. Bush, “George, I treasure the memories we share and I wish you all the very best. You'll be in my prayers.”
