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Trump Shares Steinbrenner's Letter, Reflects on Leadership

2/2/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump shared a 1989 letter from George Steinbrenner encouraging him to run for president.
The letter praised Trump's appearance on The Morton Downey Jr. Show and highlighted their close relationship.
Trump described Steinbrenner as a great leader who understood winning.
He said Steinbrenner's contributions would be appreciated only after his passing.
Recently, Trump attended a Yankees game and interacted with current team officials and players.

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U.S. President Donald Trump shared a 1989 letter from George Steinbrenner encouraging him to run for president.
The letter praised Trump's appearance on The Morton Downey Jr. Show and highlighted their close relationship.
Trump described Steinbrenner as a great leader who understood winning.
He said Steinbrenner's contributions would be appreciated only after his passing.
Recently, Trump attended a Yankees game and interacted with current team officials and players.