Trump's Alleged Threats to Bomb Moscow and Beijing Revealed in Donor Audio
CRUXJuly 9, 202510 min14,655 views
44 connectionsΒ·40 entities in this videoβExclusive Audio Reveals Trump's Alleged Threats
- ποΈ Exclusive audio obtained by authors of a new book reveals Donald Trump discussing private conversations with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.
- π‘ Trump claims he told Putin, "If you go into Ukraine, we're going to bomb the out of Moscow," and Xi Jinping, "If you go into Taiwan, I'm going to bomb the out of Beijing."
- π― These alleged threats were reportedly made during a private fundraiser last year, with Trump suggesting both leaders believed him only about 10%.
Trump's Strategy and Donor Communication
- π§ Trump appears to have espoused the "madman theory" to donors, suggesting he was perceived as crazy enough to act on his threats.
- π£οΈ He told donors he believed he could have deterred Putin's invasion of Ukraine if he were president.
- π The audio suggests Trump was trying to convey to donors that he had control over these leaders.
Frustration with Putin and Current Geopolitics
- π Current reporting indicates Trump feels Putin is no longer listening to him, leading to frustration.
- β οΈ Trump's campaign has declined to comment on the content of the audio.
- πΊπΈ The discussion touches on the ongoing war in Ukraine and Trump's past promises to resolve it quickly.
Analysis of Putin's Position and US Strategy
- π Former Ambassador Rahm Emanuel suggests Putin is in a weaker position than he appears, citing military failures, intelligence setbacks, and economic collapse.
- π‘ Emanuel believes the US has an opportunity to apply significant pressure through weapons and sanctions.
- π The conversation also highlights concerns about the South China Sea and the Philippines as a key geopolitical challenge, rather than solely focusing on Taiwan.
Evolution of Trump's Stance on Sanctions
- π There's a noted evolution in Trump's tone regarding sanctions, with him sounding more open to a sanctions bill than previously heard.
- β The effectiveness and implementation of sanctions, particularly those impacting countries buying Russian oil, are discussed.
- π·πΊ Russia's economy is described as a "war economy" that is starting to implode, with high interest rates and internal criticism.
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