Watch: Trump Discovers Message Biden Left for Him in the Oval Office

On Monday, President Donald Trump participated in a longstanding presidential tradition with a little assist from the media.

While Trump was signing executive orders in the Oval Office, Fox News reporter Peter Doocy asked a timely question, captured in a video shared on YouTube.

“President Trump, did President Biden leave you a letter?” Doocy inquired.

Trump, still focused on his task, responded, “He may have,” before pausing briefly.

Turning his attention to the Resolute Desk, Trump mused aloud, “Don’t they leave it in the desk?” He then began examining the desk drawers, adding, “I don’t know.”

As Trump pulled the center drawer out further, he exclaimed, “Ooooh.”

Curious, someone asked, “What’s in there?”

Trump held up an envelope and expressed his gratitude to Doocy, saying, “It could have been years before we found it.”

The letter, which had “47” written on the front, sparked interest among the gathered reporters.

Trump quipped, “Maybe we should all read it together,” before reconsidering.

“Maybe I’ll read it first and then make that decision,” he decided.

Reflecting on the discovery, Trump added, “I may not have seen this for months,” thanking Doocy once again.

Doocy replied with a grin, “Happy to help with the passing of the torch.”

As Trump signed the orders, he also drew a comparison to his predecessor. “Did Biden ever do news conferences like this?” he asked, as reported by USA Today.

The custom of a president leaving a letter for their successor dates back to former President Ronald Reagan. In 1989, Reagan left a heartfelt note for his successor, George H. W. Bush, according to Fox News.

“George, I treasure the memories we share and wish you all the very best. You’ll be in my prayers,” Reagan’s letter read, as noted by USA Today.