Trump’s Secret COVID Test Gift to Putin Sparks Controversy: New Book Reveals Shocking Details
In a shocking revelation that’s sending ripples through the political world, veteran journalist Bob Woodward’s latest book claims former President Donald Trump secretly sent coveted COVID-19 testing machines to Russian President Vladimir Putin during the height of the pandemic.
This bombshell came when these tests were critically short-spaced across the United States. Woodward’s book War, which will hit shelves next week, describes a clandestine exchange between the two world leaders.
According to the book, Putin specifically asked Trump to keep the gift under wraps, fearing it might damage Trump’s reputation. “I don’t want you to tell anybody because people will get mad at you, not me,” Putin reportedly told Trump. Trump’s alleged response? A calm “I don’t care. Fine.”
The Trump campaign has come out swinging against these claims. In a fiery statement, campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung dismissed the book as “trash” filled with “made-up stories.” Cheung didn’t mince words, calling Woodward “demented” and “deranged.”
But the controversy doesn’t end there. Woodward’s book also suggests that Trump and Putin have stayed in touch since Trump left office. An unnamed Trump aide reportedly claims the two may have spoken up to half a dozen times since 2021. However, it’s worth noting that Woodward admits he couldn’t independently verify this claim.
The Kremlin has flatly denied any post-presidency communications between Trump and Putin. Meanwhile, the Trump camp continues to vigorously oppose all of Woodward’s assertions.
These revelations have reignited questions about Trump’s relationship with Putin, a topic that’s been a political hot potato since Trump’s 2016 campaign. Vice President Kamala Harris didn’t hold back in her criticism, telling Howard Stern that this reported incident shows authoritarian leaders easily manipulate Trump, whom he sees as a friend.
“He admires strong men and gets played by them,” Harris said. She pointed out the stark contrast between Trump’s alleged actions and the reality on the ground in 2020: “Remember, people, were dying by the hundreds, everybody was scrambling to get these kits… and this guy, who was President of the United States, is sending them to Russia to a murderous dictator for his personal use.”
Woodward’s book doesn’t just focus on Trump. It also delves into key moments of the Biden presidency, including some candid assessments by President Biden of his missteps. One such revelation is Biden’s reported regret over appointing Merrick Garland as Attorney General, particularly in light of the prosecution of his son, Hunter Biden.
The book also touches on Biden’s frustrations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Woodward reports Biden as saying, “That son of a b****, Bibi Netanyahu, he’s a bad guy. He’s a bad f****** guy!” to his advisers.
As the 2024 election looms, these revelations will likely fuel an already heated political climate. They raise questions about past actions and the potential future of US foreign policy and international relationships.
While the full impact of these claims remains to be seen, one thing is clear: Woodward’s book has once again thrust the complex and controversial relationship between Trump and Putin into the spotlight, ensuring it will remain a topic of intense debate in the coming months.