Revelations from the forthcoming (and as yet closely held) book by Watergate reporting star Bob Woodward include a report that Donald Trump, during his post-presidency at Mar-a-Lago, had telephone contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin perhaps as many as seven times.

Former President Donald Trump kept in touch with Russian President Vladimir Putin after Trump left office, according to “War,” a new book by famed reporter Bob Woodward. An aide to Trump told Woodward he was once asked to leave a room at Trump’s home in Florida so he could have a private phone call with Putin.

Former President Trump has stayed in touch with Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving the White House, according to journalist Bob Woodward's forthcoming book "War." Why it matters: The book sheds new light on the personal relationship between Trump and Putin,

According to an upcoming book by veteran journalist Bob Woodward, titled 'War', Trump maintained contact with Putin while back home he continued to pressure Republicans into blocking aid to Ukraine.