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By Haley Van Horn/Sept. 7, 2021 5:54 pm EDT

It is no secret that Alec Baldwin is heavily involved in politics. From day one, Baldwin was loudly opposed to Donald Trump’s administration. His recurring appearance as the former president on “Saturday Night Live” became a staple on television screens (per The Hollywood Reporter). However, the task of being the president on television every week got to the actor. “I mean, it’s cartoonish. All I wanted my Trump to be is mean-spirited and miserable, like Mr. Potter from ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,'” Baldwin said of the experience. “But then I’ll say, ‘Oh, I don’t want to do it anymore,’ and people will go, ‘Don’t you dare give that up, we need you.’ Like I’ve gotten people through something in our nation’s history.” 

Baldwin stuck with the characterization of the former president, riding it out until Trump lost his reelection campaign. Whether he was acting as his least favorite president or tweeting at him on Twitter, it was never a secret where Baldwin stood politically. What may surprise you, however, is the exchange between the actor and another former president.

The letter came when Baldwin ran for president himself

When you think of Alec Baldwin and former presidents, it’s likely Donald Trump that comes to mind. However, as it turns out, Richard Nixon and Baldwin were once correspondents. According to Salon, Baldwin received a surprising letter after a failed run for president at his college, George Washington University.

During an interview with Stephen Colbert on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” Baldwin shared the experience, saying the letter read, “I have learned of the disappointing results, as far as you are concerned, of the recent George Washington student body elections. The important thing is that you cared enough to enter the arena.” If you’re surprised that the then-president reached out to the budding actor, you’re not the only one. 

The year was 1979 and Nixon was the current president of the United States (via Facinate). Somehow, Baldwin and Nixon shared a mutual friend that told the president about Baldwin’s failed attempt to become student body president. Baldwin even took to Instagram to show off the letter, proving that the story was in fact true!

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