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Biden to leave Trump a letter in Oval Office, continuing modern presidential tradition started by Ronald Reagan
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Biden got an Oval Office letter from Trump and may leave one in the desk himself. It’d be a first
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Biden leaves Trump letter as he hands over power to 47th president - but is mum on what it says
Donald Trump shared details about a 'nice' and inspirational letter former President Joe Biden left for him at the White House Resolute Desk. The letter continues an inauguration tradition initiated by Ronald Reagan.
Ronald Reagan scribbled a note in 1989 to his successor above an elephant cartoon. The tradition, started perhaps inadvertently, was continued by Joe Biden.
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Michael Reagan criticizes Joe Biden's presidency, comparing his actions to symptoms of "Trump Derangement Syndrome." He also highlights Democratic missteps in California, particularly in handling wildfires.
Ronald Reagan started a tradition as he prepared to leave office after two terms as president: Write a note congratulating your successor and leave it in the Oval Office desk drawer.
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As part of the 35-year-old tradition, outgoing President Joe Biden will be writing a letter to his successor Donald Trump. This unique tradition of leaving a note was initiated by Ronald Reagan in 1989,
The coalition collapse that doomed Biden follows a grim precedent set by another Democratic leader: Jimmy Carter.
The rug, which was in place during Ronald Reagan’s administration and during Trump’s first term, was reinstalled during Trump’s inauguration ceremony, according to CBS News. The Resolute Desk had to be partially disassembled in order to facilitate its return.
Ronald Reagan became the oldest President to take office at the age of 73. In 2021, outgoing President Joe Biden broke the record at the age of 78 years, And now Trump, who turned 78 in June 2024, will become the oldest person to start a presidential term.
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday at the US Capitol. Follow for live news updates on all of the events.
US Vice President-elect JD Vance and his wife Usha Chilukuri Vance were received by outgoing Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Douglas Craig Emhoff
The 46th President of the US, Joe Biden, had a private two-word message for incoming leader Donald Trump – and viewers watching at home claim it has shown the 82-year-old's true character
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