Overview

• Journalist Bob Woodward's new book claims Trump has had as many as seven private conversations with Putin since leaving the White House.
• Trump, when questioned, did not confirm or deny these interactions but stated that maintaining a relationship with Putin would be beneficial.
• The Kremlin has denied the occurrence of these calls, although it confirmed receiving COVID-19 test kits from the Trump administration.
• Trump's interactions with Putin have been under scrutiny since his presidency, particularly concerning Russia's interference in the 2016 U.S. election.
• During a recent interview, Trump also avoided committing to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the upcoming election.