NewsEnglish • 2 days ago

Trump did not understand Pearl Harbor, new book reveals: 'What's this all about?'

www.independent.co.uk

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Trump did not understand Pearl Harbor, new book reveals: 'What's this all about?'

www.independent.co.uk

NewsEnglish • 2 days ago

A Very Stable Genius reveals a US president ignorant of geography who struggled to read constitution

Summary

A new book, A Very Stable Genius by Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig, reveals Donald Trump’s ignorance on key historical and geopolitical issues.

During a 2017 visit to the USS Arizona Memorial, Trump reportedly asked, “What’s this all about?” showing a lack of understanding of Pearl Harbor.

The book also details Trump’s confusion over India’s border with China, his eagerness to meet Vladimir Putin before taking office, and his frustration with anti-bribery laws.

The authors claim their findings are based on extensive interviews and documents.

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@jordanlund
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6•2 days ago
Book came out in 2020, why are they talking about it like it’s new?
- @Strider
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  3•1 day ago
  I agree and don’t understand either.
  
  The first thing I noticed when looking for it is that it is from after his last term.
  - @jordanlund
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    2•1 day ago
    Not even after… during.
    - @Strider
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      2•1 day ago
      I see. 👍

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