“The Apprentice,” a new book by The Washington Post, reveals new details about Russian interference in the 2016 election.
This excerpt chronicles Trump’s first visit to the CIA and the origins of the investigation that would define his presidency. wapo.st/2OCVbej
This excerpt chronicles Trump’s first visit to the CIA and the origins of the investigation that would define his presidency. wapo.st/2OCVbej
In 2016, CIA Director John Brennan sequestered himself for two days in his office with a pile of raw Russian intelligence, staying so late that the glow through his office window remained visible deep into the night. wapo.st/2OCVbej
In phone calls, Putin whispered conspiratorially, telling President Trump it wasn’t their fault they could not consummate the relationship they sought.
“It’s not us. We get it,” Putin said. “It’s the subordinates fighting against our friendship.” wapo.st/2OCVbej
“It’s not us. We get it,” Putin said. “It’s the subordinates fighting against our friendship.” wapo.st/2OCVbej
During a retreat to Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s advisers persuaded him to support a plan to expel 60 suspected Russian intelligence operatives. Trump acquiesced, but his commitment unraveled on the trip back to Washington.
“Maybe we shouldn’t do this." wapo.st/2OCVbej
“Maybe we shouldn’t do this." wapo.st/2OCVbej
When Trump first arrived at the CIA, he was shown a drone strike in which militants had scattered seconds before the attack.
“Can they hear the bombs coming?” he asked. “We should make the bombs silent so they can’t get away.” wapo.st/2OCVbej
“Can they hear the bombs coming?” he asked. “We should make the bombs silent so they can’t get away.” wapo.st/2OCVbej
CIA employees were so disturbed by Trump’s speech before the Memorial Wall that they left flowers at the site, something that officials had only seen happen in the aftermath of a tragedy at the agency. wapo.st/2OCVbej
