Former President Donald Trump expressed his appreciation for a letter left by Joe Biden in the Resolute Desk, calling it "inspirational" and "nice." Trump mentioned to reporters that he opened the letter on Monday evening after discovering it during an inauguration day ceremony at the White House. "It was a little bit of an inspirational type of letter," he noted, highlighting its emphasis on the importance of his role and the advice to "enjoy it" and "do a good job," according to The Hill.

The letter was personalized with "To Number 47," signifying Trump's second term, and he held it up for the cameras, stating he considered making its contents public as it represented a "positive" gesture from Biden. Trump compared his current presidency to the one he previously held, making him the first U.S. president since Grover Cleveland to serve nonconsecutive terms. He recalled the traditional practice of leaving letters for incoming presidents, a custom initiated by former President Ronald Reagan in 1989, which symbolizes a transition of power and goodwill.

It’s worth noting that Biden himself received a letter from Trump when he took office in January 2021, which Biden described as "very generous" but chose not to release publicly. Trump's remarks reflect a unique moment during a politically charged transition, where even amidst rivalry, a semblance of mutual respect was acknowledged.

Read more about this interaction in detail from Reuters.