Trump lashed out at generals in conversation with aide: Woodward book

Source: The Hill | September 9, 2020 | Justine Coleman

President Trump lashed out at generals in a conversation with White House economic adviser Peter Navarro, according to Washington Post associate editor Bob Woodward’s new book.

According to excerpts from the book, titled “Rage,” Trump said “his generals” were “p——” in a conversation with Navarro “at one point,” The Washington Post reported

“Not to mention my fucking generals are a bunch of p——. They care more about their alliances than they do about trade deals,” Trump told Navarro, according to Woodward. 

Woodward’s book is set to be released on Sept. 15 and is based off of 18 on-the-record interviews with Trump between December and July and “deep background” conversations with sources. 

The book includes criticism of the president from several former administration members, including retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis, who served as the secretary of Defense.

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