Woodward Book Alleges Trump-Putin Secret Dealings

Bob Woodward's forthcoming book, 'War', alleges that former President Donald Trump secretly sent COVID-19 testing machines to Russian President Vladimir Putin during the pandemic and maintained secretive communication with Putin through as many as seven phone calls after leaving office. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed the transfer of COVID-19 testing equipment but denied the claims of post-presidency phone calls, describing them as 'typical bogus stories' amidst a pre-election campaign. Trump's team has dismissed Woodward's allegations as fabrications, with campaign communications director Steven Cheung strongly refuting them. The reports have prompted criticism from President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, who have condemned Trump's actions as unethical and disgraceful. This controversy adds to the ongoing discourse about Trump's relationship with Putin and Russian interference in U.S. politics, which remains a contentious topic.