{"id":2393182,"date":"2025-01-21T11:40:01","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T16:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-trump-discovers-message-biden-left-for-him-in-the-oval-office\/"},"modified":"2025-01-21T11:40:27","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T16:40:27","slug":"watch-trump-discovers-message-biden-left-for-him-in-the-oval-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-trump-discovers-message-biden-left-for-him-in-the-oval-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch: Trump Discovers Message Biden Left for Him in the Oval Office"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwatch-trump-discovers-message-biden-left-for-him-in-the-oval-office%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2393182&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses a moment \u200bduring a press event where President Donald trump, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-gov-abbott-pushes-back-against-bidens-climate-agenda\/\" title=\"Texas Gov. Abbott pushes back against Biden\u2019s climate agenda\">signing executive orders<\/a> in the Oval Office,\u2063 was asked \u2062by Fox News reporter \u200dPeter Doocy if President biden had left him a letter. Trump replied that he was unsure but speculated\u200b it might be found in the drawer of the Resolute Desk. Upon pulling out the drawer, Trump expressed surprise and humor about possibly discovering the letter after a long time. \u200dHe shared the moment with reporters and \u2063suggested that they should read the letter together, which had &#8220;47&#8221; written on the outside. However, \u2063he\u2064 eventually decided he might read it privately first. The tradition of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">outgoing presidents leaving<\/a> a letter for their successors was \u200bhighlighted, noting that it began with Ronald Reagan, who left a note for George H.W. Bush in 1989. The article emphasizes Trump&#8217;s interaction with the media, contrasting his\u2064 approach to that of\u200c Biden&#8217;s during\u200d his \u200cpresidency.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>President Donald Trump had a little help from the media Monday as a presidential tradition lived on.<\/p>\n<p>Fox News reporter Peter Doocy was watching Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-is-off-to-a-fast-start-with-executive-orders-but-does-he-know-whats-in-them-and-can-he-explain-how-any-help-the-average-american\/\" title=\"Biden Is Off to a Fast Start with Executive Orders But Does He know What\u2019s In Them and Can He Explain How Any Help the Average American?\">sign executive orders<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-immediately-makes-sweeping-changes-oval-office-restores-military-tribute-removed-biden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oval Office<\/a> when he popped a question to Trump, according to a video posted to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rtRf0WiLxxo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;President Trump, did President Biden leave you a letter?&rdquo; Doocy asked.<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-embed\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rtRf0WiLxxo?si=RxryuxMbhz4KhWqH\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&ldquo;He may have,&rdquo; Trump replied as he continued to sign executive orders before pausing.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Don&rsquo;t they leave it in the desk?&rdquo; Trump said, looking at the drawers of the Resolute Desk. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Finally, as Trump pulled the center drawer out further, he uttered a long, &ldquo;Ooooh.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;What&rsquo;s in there?&rdquo; Trump was asked.<\/p>\n<p>Trump thanked Doocy, adding, &ldquo;It could have been years before we found it.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Trump showed the letter to the assembled media and said, &ldquo;Maybe we should all read it together.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The letter had &ldquo;47&rdquo; written on the outside of the envelope.<\/p>\n<p>Although the idea was a winner in the minds of the assembled journalists, Trump thought better of the concept.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Maybe I&rsquo;ll read it first and then make that decision,&rdquo; Trump said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I may not have seen this for months,&rdquo; Trump said, after thanking Doocy again.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Happy to help with the passing of the torch,&rdquo; Doocy said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Trump is signing orders in the Oval Office and fielding questions from reporters.<\/p>\n<p>He says he thinks he will impose 25% tariffs on both Canada and Mexico by Feb. 1 and is demurring on whether he&rsquo;ll impose additional tariffs on China. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3GvkOHZG7Q\">pic.twitter.com\/3GvkOHZG7Q<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Josh Wingrove (@josh_wingrove) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/josh_wingrove\/status\/1881506668804198857?\">January 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>During the time that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-gets-mark-zuckerberg-jeff-bezos-tim-cook-attend-church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trump<\/a> chatted with the media while signing executive orders, he was at pains to highlight the contrast between him and his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/biden-takes-shot-trump-departs-d-c-inauguration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">predecessor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Did Biden ever do news conferences like this?&rdquo; Trump asked, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/politics\/elections\/2025\/01\/21\/trump-first-oval-office-press-conference\/77843931007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USA Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The tradition of a president leaving a letter to his successor began with former President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/amazing-parallels-reagan-trump-keep-growing-least-5-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ronald Reagan<\/a>, who left a note for former President George H. W. Bush in 1989, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/president-trump-discovers-letter-former-president-biden-resolute-desk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;George, I treasure the memories we  and wish you all the very best. You&rsquo;ll be in my prayers,&rdquo; Reagan wrote, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/politics\/elections\/2025\/01\/21\/biden-leaves-letter-for-trump-oval-office\/77845427007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USA Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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