**Woodward's New Book "War" Claims Trump’s Reckless Leadership Worse Than Nixon’s**

Bob Woodward, esteemed Washington Post associate editor, is gearing up to release his new book titled "War," which scrutinizes the responses of former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden to major international crises. A significant claim made in the book is that Trump, in the midst of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, secretly dispatched much-needed COVID-19 tests to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Over the last four years, according to Woodward, Trump's private relationship with Putin persisted, with the two allegedly holding several private phone calls even after Trump left office.

Woodward's book portrays Trump as reckless and impulsive—qualities he maintains are worse than those of Richard Nixon, the president disgraced by the Watergate scandal. One striking anecdote in the book reveals that Trump, during the early days of the coronavirus crisis, sent testing supplies to Putin, who was fearful of the virus. To avoid political fallout, Putin requested Trump to keep the action confidential, suggesting that the backlash would be more severe for Trump than for himself.

As the book delves into Trump's post-presidency years, it notes an aide's claim that Trump may have spoken to Putin up to seven times since leaving office in 2021, although the nature of these conversations remains unknown. These interactions raise concern, especially amid Putin's military actions in Ukraine, which initiated in February 2022.

Contrary to Woodward's critical portrayal of Trump, the book depicts Biden and his team as exhibiting "steady and purposeful leadership," despite acknowledging some missteps. Among Biden's errors was his choice to appoint Merrick Garland as attorney general, a decision Biden later regretted as Garland's appointment led to the prosecution complexities involving Biden’s son, Hunter.

The book also covers Vice President Kamala Harris's contributions, particularly her attempts to galvanize international action in the face of impending crises, including pressing for strategic measures against Russia's aggression towards Ukraine. Despite her efforts, Woodward mentions that Harris did not significantly influence Biden’s foreign policy.

Woodward's account extends beyond the Middle East and Ukraine, reflecting Trump's lingering impact on global conflicts and U.S. politics. Both Biden and Trump’s actions in responding to these situations are thoroughly analyzed, providing an insider perspective on their leadership styles and the consequential decisions that shaped international relations in recent years.

"War" is set to be released on October 15, promising a detailed examination of the turbulent political landscape shaped by Trump and Biden's presidencies.