Trump shares 37-year-old encouragement to run for president from Yankees owner

Feb 1, 2026, 5:16 PM20

(Update: Feb 1, 2026, 11:20 PM)

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president of the United States from 2017 to 2021

George Steinbrenner

American businessman, Major League Baseball team owner (1930-2010)

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Trump shares 37-year-old encouragement to run for president from Yankees owner

Donald Trump posted a letter from George Steinbrenner, dated February 23, 1989.
The letter encouraged Trump to pursue a presidential run and praised his television performance.
The sharing of the letter highlights Trump's ongoing connection with the Yankees and his past relationship with Steinbrenner.

Donald Trump

president of the United States from 2017 to 2021

George Steinbrenner

American businessman, Major League Baseball team owner (1930-2010)

New York Yankees

baseball team and Major League Baseball franchise in the Bronx, New York, United States

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