The contents of a letter left by Donald Trump for Joe Biden when he succeeded him as President of the United States have been revealed.

Strangely, it actually might paint Trump in a different light to one that many are used to.

President Trump left President Biden a letter on leaving the Oval Office

It’s no secret that Trump hasn’t exactly spoken highly of Biden either before or after he left the Oval Office.

As well as calling him ‘Sleepy Joe’ and mocking him relentlessly, Trump even replaced his portrait on the Presidential Walk of Fame with a picture of an autopen - a reference to the rumors that Biden used one to sign various documents during his premiership.

With Biden now suffering from cancer, Trump hasn’t let up, and Biden is among the many people that Trump continually rails against in his lengthy and often deranged-sounding posts on Truth Social.

Although maybe that’s more to do with Natalie Harp.

However, when the pair exchanged places for the first time, when Biden moved into the White House in 2021, Trump left a letter behind - as is customary between leaders when one comes in and another leaves.

Often they try to strike a more fraternal tone than perhaps they did on the campaign trail.

This one from Trump is a surprise, to say the least.

Donald Trump - and this will surprise a lot of people - comes across as nice, humble and even gracious in defeat.

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The letter features in Biden’s new book

The letter, obtained by the New York Times, features in Biden’s forthcoming book ‘Promise Me, America’ and it came in a letter addressed ‘to 46 ’- a reference to Biden becoming the 46th US President.

Written in Trump’s famous black Sharpie pen, it reads: "Dear Joe,

"Coming to work every day in the Oval Office is a blessing beyond imagination.

"History resounds from every wall, every statue, every beautiful painting, and every corner of this magical place.

"Each staircase, hallway, and door leads to yet another door and memory, another inflection point in the glorious story of America.

"I hope you take a moment every single day to take stock of where you are and the people who came before you, the titans who shaped the course of human events.

"You now have the opportunity to choose your place in history, and I know you will be true to yourself and the American people.

"Many presidents have come and gone who simply governed as Republicans or Democrats.

"Largely, they did not change history, they were just swept along in its relentless tide.

"This will not happen to you because I know how much you love the American people.

"Not only are you joined by the past, but you carry the hopes and dreams of the entire nation on your shoulders.

"The gravity of that fact never leaves you, it is the anchor that grounds every decision you make.

"Your strength, your deepest reservoir of energy, comes from the knowledge that millions upon millions of people are depending on you.

"Their ambitions and aspirations are the reason you are here, with so many counting on your success.

"May God bless you and Jill, and may God bless America!”

He signed the letter simply ’sincerely, Donald’.

People are taken aback by Trump’s letter

That’s not the Trump that people know from his public persona, and many couldn’t believe it.

“There is zero chance Trump wrote that,” one said.

“Yeah that sounds exactly like Trump…” another sarcastically added.

However, others were moved.

“What a beautiful letter,” said one.

“Lovely note, from whoever wrote it,” joked another.

However, what cause would Biden have to believe it wasn’t Trump - after all, there’s no love lost, so he wouldn’t make it up to big up his great rival.

We have to take both presidents at their words - whether we think they actually wrote them or not.

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Rumors have started to swirl after a woman's giggle was heard in the background of a phone call made by President Donald Trump.

The 80-year-old has sparked interest after he called in to C-SPAN’s Washington Journal Primetime on Monday night (November 9).

He spoke to host Mimi Geerges, who informed viewers that the White House was on the line, when a loud laugh was heard from a mystery woman on the other end of the call.

Unsurprisingly, critics have been quick to suggest that it was Natalie Harp, who acts as both the President's Special Assistant and Executive Assistant.

The 35-year-old is often seen by Trump's side, as she is responsible for organizing his day-to-day administrative and logistical tasks.

When Trump finally spoke on the show, he said: "Well, thank you, Mimi, and good luck with the show," before claiming he had watched her several times and that she does a good job.

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Trump didn't acknowledge the laughter

The President ignored the background noise, while Geerges moved on without speaking about it, as the awkward clip quickly circulated on social media.

Taking to X, one account shared the video and asked: "Who’s that woman giggling in the background? Is that Natalie?"

Another joked: "Is that First Lady Natalie Harp?" with a third adding: "Can we assume that’s Natalie Harp?"

It's widely been reported that Harp runs the President's Truth Social account, typing his posts as he dictates them.

She has affectionately been given the nickname 'human printer', as she follows him with a portable printer that hands him flattering coverage as the day goes on.

A different user referenced the fresh scandal surrounding the Nvidia CEO, posting: "Is that Natalie Harp giggling in the background or a Chinese Spy?"

Late last month, The New York Times reported that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was having an affair with Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le, a suspected Chinese executive at a Singapore-based data center.

Per the report, US intelligence officials suspected Alice of acting as a spy for Beijing, raising concerns about whether the relationship exposed sensitive information.

Natalie Harp has a close relationship with Donald Trump. Credit: Kevin Dietsch / Getty

Natalie Harp's relationship with Donald Trump

It is known that Trump can watch TV and make phone calls from the private dining room off the Oval Office, which is the same room where Harp has been given space to work.

Letters from Harp to Trump, written in 2023, were released in August, and she called the President her 'Guardian and Protector in this Life', adding that she was unworthy of him.

She also apologized for upsetting him during a golfing trip to Scotland. Not what you'd call a normal working relationship, then.

Trump's biographer said the letters were found by staff in piles of printouts handed by Harp to Trump, who then handed them over as her growing stature worried them.

According to The Times, Trump tells people that Harp is the only person who loves him as much as his own wife and children.

The White House has dismissed speculation around the two, describing her as a loyal, hard-working aide, while nobody has revealed who was laughing on the phone.

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The White House has been put on security lockdown after a car crashed into a secure area.

President Trump is believed to be in the house, and journalists have confirmed that Secret Service personnel told them not to leave.

White House on lockdown after car crash

The car appears to have jumped across a curb near to the President’s residence and crashed into a sign near to Lafayette Park.

It does not appear to have got close to the White House itself, but a video circulating on social media shows a man who appears to have been driving the car alighting and fighting with security personnel - described as ‘Secret Service and National Guard’.

CBS News journalist Jennifer J JAcobs confirmed the incident, writing: “We're in security lockdown at White House, apparently while there's an incident at Lafayette Square Park.

"USSS officer asked us to stay inside the building.”

An update later suggested that the man had been taken into custory.

Al Jazeera’s White House producer Chris Sheridan said: "Secret Service has an individual in custody. He was yelling 'Oh my God' as they walked him away from Lafayette Park near the white house.”

So far, there has been no official statement from the authorities.

President Trump was at the White House

President Donald Trump is believed to be at the White House currently, although he has not yet been seen today.

It is believed that the President is preparing for meetings today, and there is no current suspicion of motive behind the car crash, or the person who was allegedly taken by authorities.

Lafayette Park has previously been open to visitors, but at the moment it has tall riot-proof fencing that goes across the square after recent renovations made by Donald Trump.

It is often a magnet for protesters, activists and those who are experiencing mental illness - two people set themselves on fire over the space of around a month in 2019.

The fact that the Secret Service placed the compound in lockdown is not indicative of a wider threat, and it is likely that they were simply obeying protocol when such an incident occurs.

This is a developing news story - more to follow.

A concerning reason may lie behind Donald Trump's offer to UFC CEO Dana White to become the new White House Press Secretary.

The President shocked the public on Saturday night (November 7) by publicly offering the vacant role to his longtime friend.

Trump bizarrely asked him to bring some of his champion mixed martial arts fighters with him to make up the communications team.

White may have responded in a cryptic manner on Instagram, but there is a chance that we may see the President of UFC working with the President of the USA.

However, some people think that Trump made a mistake in offering the role to the 57-year-old, as they pointed out that he may have asked the wrong Dana White to join his administration.

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Theory on why Trump offered White the role

Essentially, some online sleuths have found out that there is already a Dana White in government, and that someone may have advised that she be offered the role.

One user pointed out on X: "Apparently there’s a lady named Dana White who is a DoD (U.S. Department of Defense) public affairs assistant and I guarantee you someone recommended her to Trump and he thought they meant UFC Dana White and nobody is allowed to correct him lol."

It may seem ridiculous at first, but another user posted a screenshot of a woman from the DoD website, named 'Dana W. White', who was the Former Assistant to the Secretary of Defence for Public Affairs.

Many noted that it sounded like she'd had more experience for the role, too.

Another user suggested: "Oh my god someone told Trump to pick DoD Spox and ex-House GOP flak Dana White as Press Secretary and he thought they meant Dana White the CEO of UFC."

"So what are the chances someone suggested this Dana White and Trump pulled a Four Seasons Total Landscaping?", a fourth wrote, as someone pointed out that it ironically occurred on 'the anniversary of Four Seasons Total Landscaping.'

White also previously worked as a press secretary for the Republican Conference of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Donald Trump's full message to Dana White

The President took to Truth Social on Saturday night, writing: "I am pleased to announce that the Great Dana White, a violent Fighter and Warrior, has been offered the job of Press Secretary of the United States.

"I have requested that he bring with him assistants, even though some are not from our Country, of Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes, and Kayla Harris.

"We need these people to defend us against the Lunatic Left. Dana will be a Press Secretary like none other. Dana, please take the job! President DONALD J. TRUMP," he signed off.

People believe that Trump was advised to hire Dana W. White, a former press secretary for the Republican Conference of the U.S. House of Representatives. Credit: US Department of War

Dana White responds to the President

The UFC boss took to Instagram minutes after the announcement and directly responded on his story.

While the 57-year-old didn't provide a clear answer, he instead shared an image of himself standing behind the White House's official press secretary’s lectern, captioned: "On to the next chapter."

That wasn't all, as the UFC CEO reposted the President's full Truth Social message on his story, though this time with no comment.

The pair have been friends for over 20 years, as Trump used to host early UFC events at his Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, when more established venues turned the MMA production company down.

White has returned the support shown by speaking at each of the 2016, 2020, and 2024 Republican National Conventions.

As for others commenting on the situation, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung reposted the President's announcement, saying: "Hell yeah! Do it, @DanaWhite!"

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President Donald Trump offered an unusually candid reflection on mortality and eternal judgment during an interview broadcast on Sunday, admitting that his refusal to forgive his political opponents might jeopardize his path to the afterlife.

The exchange took place during a conversation with 60 Minutes correspondent Ross Douthat, which touched on Republican midterm defeats, national security, and immigration policies.

Toward the close of the discussion, the conversation pivoted away from domestic politics and toward the personal beliefs of the commander in chief. When asked directly about what he anticipates will occur when his life eventually comes to an end, the president provided a candid reaction before expanding on his faith and the spiritual barriers he faces.

The interview led to questions around whether Trump could ever reconcile with longtime critics and political adversaries, even if divine forgiveness depended upon it. Rather than offering an evasive or conventional political answer, the president conceded that his persistent animosity toward those who fought him remains an obstacle.

President Donald Trump's reflections on life after death

Addressing the subject of his own mortality, the president initially offered a lighter response before turning toward theological reflection.

"Well, I hope I'm missed," he responded.

When Douthat clarified that the question concerned spiritual destiny rather than public legacy, Trump elaborated on his personal expectations.

"Well, I'm a religious person, so in theory, I go to heaven," the president said. "I hope so. I don't want to go to hell."

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The condition of forgiveness

The dialogue then shifted to religious doctrines surrounding salvation and the biblical commandment to forgive others. Douthat presented a scenario asking whether the president could find it in himself to forgive prominent detractors in order to secure eternal peace.

"The answer is no. I want to be honest, no," Trump said.

When pressed on whether he could reconsider when facing divine judgment after living a life filled with notable privilege and fortune, the president stood firm on his inability to let go of longstanding grievances. He acknowledged that while giving a reassuring answer would be convenient, it would not reflect his true mindset.

"I probably cannot do that, no, because I do hate some of my enemies and always will," he admitted.

A turbulent post-midterm climate

The spiritual discussion followed a contentious post-election week for the White House, marked by substantial congressional losses for the Republican Party. In other segments of the interview, Trump reflected on the political setbacks, pointing to public dissatisfaction with the war against Iran and soaring energy prices.

"I think they didn't vote, really. I think they didn't vote. I think in some cases, they didn't like the candidates. And that's, you know, their prerogative," he remarked regarding voter turnout.

Trump also conceded that portions of his administration's domestic agenda drew public pushback. Addressing federal enforcement efforts, the president stated, "I think it was too tough," acknowledging that strict deportations had alienated voters who felt otherwise law-abiding workers were treated harshly.

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