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Trump sends Biden an unexpected letter of appreciation
A released document reveals that Donald Trump wrote a very courteous letter to Joe Biden in 2021. Media highlight that this gesture is unusual given Trump’s typical critical tone toward his predecessor.
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First item: 10 November 2026Last update: 11 November 2026, 15:22
How outlets tell it
Der StandardDer Standard reports that Trump sent an unexpectedly appreciative letter to Biden in 2021, referencing Biden’s new book.
n-tvn‑tv highlights the surprise caused by the document, quoting “Ich weiß, wie sehr Sie das Volk lieben” and noting that Trump is not known for affectionate words toward Biden.- stern.destern.de notes that Trump, usually mocking Biden, has released a letter with unexpectedly friendly tones.
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Timeline
10 November 2026
- Trump's letter to Biden: “Dear Joe, I know you’re a real patriot and you’ll change the U.S.”
La RepubblicaOriginal headline: La lettera di Trump a Biden: “Caro Joe, so che sei un vero patriota e cambierai gli Usa”
11 November 2026
- Document surfaced: 'I know how much you love the people': Trump's letter to Biden surprisesn-tvOriginal headline: Dokument aufgetaucht: "Ich weiß, wie sehr Sie das Volk lieben": Trumps Brief an Biden überrascht
- Trump wrote a letter to Biden: 'I know you love the American people'Der StandardOriginal headline: Trump schrieb Brief an Biden: "Ich weiß, dass Sie das amerikanische Volk lieben"
- US President: Trump surprises with conciliatory letter to Bidenstern.deOriginal headline: US-Präsident: Trump überrascht mit versöhnlichem Brief an Biden
- 'Should haunt him to the grave': Biden: Trump smeared honey around my mouth after election victoryn-tvOriginal headline: "Sollte ihn ins Grab verfolgen": Biden: Trump schmierte mir nach Wahlsieg Honig ums Maul