During his first press appearance in the Oval Office Tuesday evening, President Joe Biden was asked about the contents of a letter from President Trump, which was left for him in the Resolute Desk.
"The President wrote a very generous letter. Because it was private I won't talk about it until I talk to him but it was generous," Biden said.
BREAKING: Pres. Biden tells @bgittleson former Pres. Trump wrote him "a very generous letter," declines to discuss contents "because it was private." https://t.co/qjeUynJUdz #InaugurationDay pic.twitter.com/AyRExUYtEx
— ABC News (@ABC) January 20, 2021
During remarks at Andrews Air Force Base earlier in the day, Trump wished the new administration well.
"I wish the new administration great luck and great success. I think they'll have great success. They have the foundation to do something really spectacular," Trump said.
Biden spent his first moments in office signing a number of executive orders rolling back a series of policies and executive orders implemented by President Trump.
BREAKING: President Biden signs 3 executive orders in front of reporters on Day 1 of presidency:
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 20, 2021
• Mask mandate and social distancing be kept on federal property
• Executive order on racial equity and “support for underserved communities”
• Rejoining Paris Climate Accord pic.twitter.com/i4o5W1AhUf
BREAKING: President Biden signs first executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, mandating mask usage and social distancing on federal property.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 20, 2021
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