Bob Woodward

2024 - 10 - 8

Trump's Secret Calls with Putin: A Comedy of Errors and Covid Tests!

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Bob Woodward's latest book uncovers Trump's secret phone calls with Putin and pandemic goodies—who knew politics could be this wild?

In the latest bombshell from investigative journalist Bob Woodward, titled "War," it appears that former President Donald Trump maintained a curious connection with Russian President Vladimir Putin even after leaving the Oval Office. According to Woodward, Trump reportedly had as many as seven private phone calls with Putin since his presidency ended, hinting at a relationship that continues to intrigue and mystify. With all the talk of accountability after presidential terms, it seems Trump is keeping his ‘friend’ Putin close and his politics closer.

But that’s not all, folks! The book dives deeper into an unexpected twist: Trump allegedly provided Covid-19 test machines directly to Putin during a time when the world was scrambling for testing resources. Woodward recounts a comical yet alarming conversation where Putin urged Trump, “Please don’t tell anybody,” showcasing a lighter side of high-stakes international relations and the lengths to which leaders are willing to go for one another.

Not surprisingly, the revelations haven't sat well with Trump’s camp. After the book's release, Communications Director Steven Cheung lashed out, calling Woodward “deranged” and demanding the book be put on the bargain shelf. Yet, amid the backlash, it remains to be seen if any of these revelations will lead to greater political accountability or just more rhetorical fireworks between the two camps.

As the revelations continue to unfold, one can only imagine how future historians will interpret these outlandish interactions between Trump and Putin. It's a tale filled with drama, secrecy, and perhaps even a hint of comedy, reflecting the bizarre landscape of current politics. And let’s be honest, if nothing else, it’s providing ample material for late-night talk shows and comedians alike!

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Trump had as many as 7 private calls with Putin since leaving office ... (PBS NewsHour)

Bob Woodward writes in his new book “War” that Donald Trump has had as many as seven private phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office and that ...

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Trump secretly gave Putin Covid test machines, Bob Woodward ... (The Guardian)

'Please don't tell anybody,' Russian president advised, according to new book from veteran Watergate reporter.

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Bob Woodward's new book says Trump secretly sent Covid tests to ... (BBC News)

A new book by veteran Watergate reporter Bob Woodward says Donald Trump secretly sent coveted Covid-19 tests to Vladimir Putin for personal use when it was ...

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Donald Trump campaign calls Bob Woodward "deranged" over new ... (Newsweek)

Reacting to the revelations Tuesday morning, Trump campaign communications director Steven Cheung told Newsweek that Woodward's book belonged in the "bargain ...

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Book Raises Unverified Claims About Trump's Ties to Putin (The New York Times)

The journalist Bob Woodward cited an unnamed aide saying that Donald J. Trump had spoken to Vladimir V. Putin as many as seven times since leaving office.

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Bob Woodward's New Book 'War' Reveals Trump's Putin Calls and ... (The Wall Street Journal)

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Trump secretly sent covid tests to Putin during 2020 shortage, new ... (The Washington Post)

War,” by Bob Woodward, traces how Trump and Biden responded to international crisis and concludes that Trump is worse than Nixon, the president exiled by ...

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Trump spoke with Putin as many as 7 times after leaving office, new ... (USA TODAY)

Donald Trump has spoken with Vladimir Putin at least seven times since leaving the White House, journalist Bob Woodward reports in a new book.

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Three big claims about Donald Trump in Bob Woodward's book 'War' (Newsweek)

Woodward alleges that former the former U.S. president covertly sent Russian President Vladimir Putin COVID-19 tests during the pandemic, according to CNN.

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Trump secretly sent Putin COVID-19 tests during pandemic shortage ... (NPR)

Vice President Harris is criticizing Trump over the reported shipment, which is detailed in a new book by the journalist Bob Woodward.

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Woodward book reveals Trump's calls with Putin and Biden's ... (The Associated Press)

Bob Woodward writes in his new book “War” that Donald Trump has had as many as seven private phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office and that ...

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'That son of a bitch': New Woodward book reveals candid behind-the ... (CNN)

In his new book, legendary journalist Bob Woodward offers a remarkable look behind the scenes at President Joe Biden's blunt, profanity-laced assessments ...

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Scoop: Woodward's "War" reveals new Biden backstory (Axios)

Bob Woodward — in his forthcoming book "War," out Oct. 15 — reveals in-the-room details of a one-on-one lunch in which Secretary of State Tony Blinken and ...

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5 key revelations from Bob Woodward's new book (The Washington Post)

Trump, Putin, Biden, Netanyahu and other world leaders in secretive, off-the-cuff moments revealed in “War.”

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Biden's colorful nicknames for Trump and Netanyahu revealed in ... (The Independent)

President Joe Biden's colorful nicknames for Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have been revealed in Bob Woodward's new tell-all book.

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Lawrence: Bob Woodward calls Trump 'worse than Nixon' in ... (MSNBC)

Using The Washington Post's reporting on Bob Woodward's new book, “War,” MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell explains why the revelations about Donald Trump and his ...

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What's in Bob Woodward's new book? Private calls, rage, and ... (Christian Science Monitor)

In his new book, “War,” journalist Bob Woodward reports Donald Trump privately called Vladimir Putin as many as seven times since leaving office, and that ...

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Book Review: 'War,' by Bob Woodward (The New York Times)

Bob Woodward doesn't know which story he wants to tell in his latest presidential chronicle.

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Bob Woodward's book reveals Trump's calls with Putin and Biden's ... (KFDA)

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