The Russian President and his US counterpart had a phone conversation a few days ago; Vladimir Putin called Donald Trump to thank him for information that helped to prevent a terrorist attack in Russia, as Trump commended “a great and important coordination” with Russia.
The US President reprimanded his former national security adviser Michael Flynn and other senior staff members for not informing him about a phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin weeks after Donald Trump won the presidency, according to a new book, “Trump and His Generals: The Cost of Chaos,” that shed light on the current US administration's relationship with the Pentagon, Business Insider reports.
In the book, penned by veteran national security reporter Peter Bergen, an account is given of a conversation between the US president and his staffers on 27 January 2017. At the time, Trump was hosting British Prime Minister Theresa May – his first official visit from a foreign leader at the White House.
During lunch, May asked Trump if he had spoken with Putin, according to Bergen.
“No, I haven't,” Trump answered.
Retired United States Army Lieutenant General Michael Flynn, who was nearby, leaned in to reportedly tell Trump:
“Sir, we're arranging that call now. President Putin called several days ago, but we haven't been able to get it on your calendar yet.”
An irate Trump lashed out at Flynn.
“Are you kidding me? Vladimir Putin tried to call me, and you didn't put him through? What the hell…
