The Surprising Power of Handwritten Notes in High-Stakes Moments: What Trump’s Sharpie Letter Reveals About Communication

Have you ever felt that writing a simple note could change everything? It sounds almost too simple, but sometimes, that handwritten message can carry an emotional weight that emails, texts, or calls just can’t match. A recent moment caught my attention that brilliantly illustrates this: during a White House briefing, press secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed a handwritten note from former President Donald Trump to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, pleading for lower interest rates. The note, scribbled with a bold black Sharpie, wasn’t just communication—it was deeply personal, urgent, and raw. You can watch the moment here.