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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
John Bowden

White House alarm over explosive new book on Trump

  • A new report claims that White House officials suspect secret recordings were made of secure conversations within the Situation Room, potentially by advisers.
  • These alleged recordings, if confirmed, would represent a significant breach of security protocol and the first known instance of such leaks from the highly secure room.
  • The concerns arise ahead of the release of Regime Change , a new book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, which is expected to detail internal White House events.
  • An administration source expressed fear that sensitive conversations were recorded, with uncertainty about which specific discussions might have been compromised.
  • The potential existence of these recordings could further complicate diplomatic efforts, such as the ongoing attempts to secure a peace agreement between the US and Iran.

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