Trump Secretly Sent COVID-19 Tests to Putin During 2020 Shortage, Held Seven Calls After Leaving Office

Oct 8, 2024, 02:06 PM

Former President Donald Trump reportedly sent COVID-19 tests to Russian President Vladimir Putin during a shortage in 2020, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward. The book also reveals that Trump and Putin have had up to seven phone calls since Trump left office in 2021. During the pandemic, as the United States faced a critical shortage of tests, Trump secretly provided Putin with the coveted tests for his personal use. Additionally, the book notes that Trump and Putin's communications continued even as geopolitical tensions rose, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine.