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Joe Biden’s unexpected well-wishing for Donald Trump as he embarks on another term can only be viewed as a what-goes-around-comes-around moment for both men. It seems the current president may be oddly optimistic about the future, leaving Trump a “nice” letter in the Oval Office’s Resolute Desk while mingling through the theatrics of modern politics. Were it not for the fact that the two are on opposite ends of the political spectrum, one might confuse the gesture for an olive branch.
Trump shared with the press that he discovered the letter almost serendipitously after being nudged by Fox News reporter Peter Doocy, leading one to speculate if he would have stumbled upon it years down the line like a long-lost treasure. Critics might argue that he’s just drumming up drama, but anyone familiar with Trump knows that even honoring a note from the opposition can provide stellar headlines. His description of the letter as inspirational paints a rather humorous picture of a political rivalry momentarily dissolving into Hallmark territory.
The content of Biden’s letter—best wishes for the next four years—feels a bit like a sitcom plot twist. Here is a president who faced a tumultuous election cycle, now sending positivity toward the man who claimed the previous victory by defeating him. Isn’t there something almost comical about this instance of misplaced goodwill from a leader who often seems more comfortable with a Twitter feud than a heartfelt sentiment? If nothing else, this gesture underscores how rare bipartisanship has become in today’s cutthroat political landscape.
Biden’s ‘inspirational’ letter to Trump wishes him the besthttps://t.co/6hLFQTkit7 pic.twitter.com/91fIqhBtNB
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) January 22, 2025
Traditionally, outgoing presidents leave letters for their successors, a practice started by none other than Ronald Reagan himself. As if this wasn’t already steeped in irony, now Trump, who once didn’t acknowledge the legitimacy of Biden’s election, has received a missive from him. One could argue that the absurdity reaches new heights when contemplating how the political theater allows previous foes to play nice, or at least pretend to, while cameras roll.
As events unfold, the drama will undoubtedly continue. The political landscape is now left wondering whether Trump might reciprocate with his own letter, perhaps loaded with sarcasm or a healthy dose of humor, reminiscent of his Twitter days. If nothing else, this little twist of political fate proves that even in the most intense rivalries, strange habits can spring up, highlighting the unpredictable nature of America’s political system. Who knows? Maybe they’ll start writing sonnets to each other next.
