Trump’s letter to Biden emerges in new presidential memoir

What does the letter say?

CNN, citing a book excerpt and a letter copy obtained by The New York Times, reports that the January 20, 2021 note praises Biden’s love for the American people. It emphasizes the presidency’s responsibility for millions of citizens’ hopes. Biden describes his surprise at its warmth. These details come from CNN’s reporting on the book and document. [2]

What document did AP review?

The Associated Press reports reviewing a photocopy of the two-page letter, written in black on White House stationery and addressed to “46,” referring to Biden’s presidential number. MBO NEWS has not examined the original document; this account attributes the document review to AP. [3]

When is the book coming, and what does it cover?

The publisher lists November 17, 2026 as the release date under Little, Brown and Company. The hardcover has 480 pages and ISBN 9780316598484. It is not yet on general sale. [1]

Hachette describes an account of Biden’s four White House years, his decision to seek another term and his withdrawal in summer 2024. Its description highlights the economy, infrastructure, healthcare costs, climate policy and Ukraine diplomacy. This is the publisher’s description of the author’s account, not independent verification of every claim. [1]

The 2024 Oval Office meeting also features

ABC News reports that Biden recalls Trump suggesting during their November 2024 Oval Office meeting that they could have been good friends without politics. This description of the conversation comes from Biden’s memoir. It is his recollection, not an independently obtained transcript of the meeting. [4]

Sharp criticism and the White House response

According to ABC News, Biden sharply criticizes Trump’s role surrounding January 6, 2021, related pardons and his approach to institutions. These are Biden’s political assessments. [4]

In the response reported by CNN, White House communications director Steven Cheung accuses Biden of using the justice system against political opponents. That is the White House’s counterclaim, not an established finding presented by this report. [2]

Biden’s third published book

Little, Brown’s July 15 announcement describes this as Biden’s third published book, following Promises to Keep and Promise Me, Dad, which addressed his son Beau’s illness and death. John Murray is scheduled to publish the UK and Commonwealth edition on the same day. [5]

MBO NEWS sourcing note

This report does not claim a review of the complete book. It compares publisher records, publicly reported excerpts and named news organizations’ accounts. It does not reproduce the complete letter or book passages. Source dates remain separate from MBO’s publication time. Further documents or responses can be incorporated through a recorded update.