Trump's Secret COVID Test Gift to Putin Revealed in New Book
Bob Woodward's latest book exposes Trump's covert COVID test dispatch to Putin and ongoing communication. It also critiques Trump's fitness for office and analyzes Biden's foreign policy challenges.
In a revealing new book by Bob Woodward, the renowned journalist who exposed the Watergate scandal, details of Donald Trump's secret dispatch of COVID-19 tests to Vladimir Putin in 2020 have come to light. The book, titled "War," set to release on October 15, 2024, provides an in-depth look at the former president's actions and their implications for current global affairs.
According to Woodward, during the early stages of the pandemic when test shortages were widespread, Trump covertly sent coveted COVID-19 tests to Putin for his personal use. The Russian leader, reportedly fearful of the virus, accepted the supplies but cautioned Trump against revealing this act, concerned about potential political backlash for the American president.
The book also suggests that the relationship between Trump and Putin has persisted. Woodward reports that in early 2024, Trump conducted a private phone call with the Russian leader from his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. While the content of the call remains undisclosed, an unnamed Trump aide indicated that the former president may have spoken to Putin up to seven times since leaving office in 2021.
Woodward's assessment of Trump is unequivocal, describing him as "the most reckless and impulsive president in American history." This characterization is particularly significant coming from a journalist who has chronicled U.S. presidencies for five decades.
The book also delves into Joe Biden's handling of foreign conflicts, particularly in Ukraine and Israel. Woodward reveals how Biden's team struggled to prevent escalation in the Middle East, with the president viewing the conflict as inseparable from Benjamin Netanyahu's political fortunes.
"18 out of 19 people who work for Netanyahu are liars."
Regarding Ukraine, Woodward highlights the remarkable intelligence insights gained by American spies into Russian plans before the full-scale invasion in February 2022. This success contrasts sharply with the intelligence failure in Afghanistan that led to the chaotic withdrawal in the summer of 2021.
The book also touches on Kamala Harris's role in foreign policy, presenting her as a loyal but not particularly influential voice in the administration's international affairs.
Woodward's work provides a comprehensive look at the complex web of international relations, intelligence operations, and political maneuvering that has shaped recent global events. From the corridors of the White House to the royal courts of Saudi Arabia, "War" offers readers an insider's perspective on the challenges and decisions facing world leaders in these turbulent times.
