President Biden Discloses Receiving ‘Generous’ Letter From Former President Trump
President Biden disclosed receiving a "very generous" letter from former President Trump, which was left in the Oval Office during the 2021 presidential transition.
Rockford, IL, November 11, 2026 —
President Joe Biden has revealed that he received a letter from former President Donald Trump. The disclosure indicates the letter was left behind in the Oval Office during the presidential transition period in 2021.
According to President Biden, the correspondence was described as “very generous.” The exact contents and full context of the letter have not been made public. The practice of outgoing presidents leaving personal notes for their successors in the Oval Office has been a tradition in recent decades. These notes are typically intended as personal messages.
The 2021 presidential transition marked the transfer of power from the Trump administration to the Biden administration. During this period, officials and staff work to ensure a smooth handover of governmental operations. Personal items and communications are often part of this process.
President Biden made the remarks recently, drawing attention to this specific communication. The timing and nature of his disclosure are notable, given the political landscape. Further details regarding the letter, beyond President Biden’s description of it being “very generous,” have not been released by the White House or representatives of former President Trump.
The tradition of leaving notes dates back at least to Ronald Reagan, who received one from Gerald Ford. Subsequent presidents, including George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, have continued this practice, leaving personal letters for the incoming president. These notes are generally understood to be private messages.
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