""Congratulations on a tremendous campaign. You have dealt with an unbelievable slanted and negative media, and have come out beautifully - beautifully. You've proved to be the ultimate competitor and fighter. Your leadership is amazing. I have always had tremendous respect for you, but the toughness and perseverance you have displayed over the past year is remarkable. Hopefully tomorrow's election results will give the opportunity to make America great again. Best wishes for great results tomorrow. Bill.""
"The presumption at the time was that Trump had simply made it all up. Not only did the email match Trump's tone almost exactly, but it wasn't like Belichick to weigh in on politics - or much of anything.The Patriots coach was notoriously focused solely on football and well known for his grouchiness if you dared bring up anything else."
Donald Trump closed the night before Election Day 2016 in New Hampshire by reading an email he said came from Bill Belichick declaring support and praising his campaign. The email congratulated Trump on withstanding slanted media, called him an "ultimate competitor and fighter," praised his leadership, and hoped election results would allow making America great again. The message surprised many because Belichick rarely commented on politics and was known for focusing solely on football. Patriots players reported shock and feelings of betrayal; Devin McCourty said the letter made him feel bamboozled and that players avoided public commentary out of respect for the team.
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