Leaked Audio: Trump Claims Threats to Putin, Xi
Leaked Audio: Trump Claims Threats to Putin, Xi

Leaked Audio: Trump Claims Threats to Putin, Xi

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Leaked audio recordings from private fundraising events reveal that former President Donald Trump claimed he threatened Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping with bombing Moscow and Beijing, respectively, if Russia invaded Ukraine or China attacked Taiwan. Trump stated both leaders believed his threats '10%,' which he argued was enough to deter them. The Kremlin has denied that such conversations took place, suggesting Trump may have exaggerated or fabricated the claims. The remarks, detailed in a new book by journalists, provided rare insight into Trump’s behind-the-scenes diplomatic approach and reportedly sparked laughter and debate among donors. Publicly, Trump has maintained that neither the Ukraine war nor the Hamas attack on Israel would have occurred if he were president, while recently criticizing Putin's conduct. The disclosures have reignited scrutiny over Trump’s foreign policy and its effect on US-Russia and US-China relations.

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