Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, speaking on the Georgian Public Broadcaster’s program Actual Topic with Maka Tsintsadze, welcomed a recent letter from the U.S. presidential administration, describing it as a clear signal of openness to cooperation—something he said the Georgian government has long sought.

Kobakhidze drew sharp contrasts between two recent communications from the United States: one from the U.S. State Department and another from President Donald Trump’s administration. He claimed the stark difference in tone and approach between the two letters reflects a deeper internal struggle within the U.S. government.

“It is significant that Georgia received two very different letters within a span of two days—one from the State Department and another from the presidential administration,” Kobakhidze said. “This contrast points to the internal confrontation between the Trump administration and what is often referred to as the ‘Deep State.’ There is no other plausible explanation for how two such radically divergent messages could come from the same government.”

According to the Prime Minister, the State Department’s letter bypassed the Georgian government and addressed the people directly, omitting any reference to the country’s elected leadership. In contrast, he noted, President Trump’s letter—addressed to Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili—underscored a commitment to working with the Georgian government and strengthening bilateral ties.

“We are, of course, very pleased with the letter from the presidential administration,” Kobakhidze emphasized. “It explicitly confirms a willingness to cooperate, which is something we have consistently advocated.”

President Trump’s letter, released by the Georgian President’s press office, was sent in honor of Georgia’s Independence Day. It reaffirmed the Trump administration’s support for peaceful and constructive relations with Georgia’s government.