Russia’s response to Trump’s leaked threat exposed.
A Russian government spokesperson has pushed back against explosive leaked audio of Donald Trump threatening to “bomb the s**t” out of Moscow.
Trump’s bombastic foreign policy talk profiled.
Trump has a history of using aggressive rhetoric about foreign leaders to bolster his “tough on Russia and China” image.
Previous leaks have shown Trump’s tendency to exaggerate or threaten military action as a campaign tactic.
Behind closed doors, his conversations often reveal a blend of bravado and strategic posturing aimed at his political base.
This latest tape may be part of a broader attempt to present a hardened stance on geopolitical issues during his campaign.
Viral audio released.
The audio, revealed on July 9, reportedly captures Trump threatening Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping during a private 2024 fundraiser.
CNN published the recording, which features Trump speaking candidly with private donors during his election campaign.
In the tape, the 79-year-old former president says: “With Putin, I said, ‘if you go into Ukraine, I’m going to bomb the s**t out of Moscow.’”
Trump continues, “I’m telling you I have no choice. So he goes, like, ‘I don’t believe you.’ He said ‘no way,’ and I said ‘way.’”
The timing of the Trump-Putin conversation remains unclear — it’s unknown if it occurred before or after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
This invasion took place under Joe Biden’s presidency, adding layers to the political context of the recordings.
Trump also claims he warned China’s President Xi Jinping about Taiwan, stating Xi thought Trump was “crazy.”
“He said ‘Beijing! You can’t even bomb [inaudible].’ I said, ‘I have no choice.’ He believed me 10 percent,” Trump said on the tape.
According to Trump, this warning helped avoid any military problems with China over Taiwan.
Taiwan, home to 23.4 million people, is considered by China as part of its territory, with ongoing tensions around possible intervention.
Response to Trump’s remarks unveiled.
The Chinese government has not responded to the leaked remarks or Trump’s assertions.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov denied the phone call ever happened, stating, “There were no telephone conversations then.”
Peskov noted the timing suggested Trump was not even president during the alleged conversations.
He added, “Whether this is fake or not, we also do not know. There are a lot of fakes now.”
Peskov suggested AI technology could be behind the audio, cautioning that fakes outnumber real info nowadays.
The Russian denial comes amid increased criticism from Trump toward Putin and Russia in recent months.
Trump hasn’t publicly addressed the leaked audio directly yet.
However, at a White House press briefing the day before the leak, Trump expressed displeasure with Putin.
“We get a lot of bulls*** thrown at us by Putin … He’s very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless,” Trump told reporters.
Timing of leak adds geopolitical heat.
The leak arrives at a politically charged moment, with global tensions around Ukraine and Taiwan escalating.
Trump’s relationship with Putin has swung from apparent admiration to public criticism, reflecting shifting political winds.
Analysts say the tape could impact public perception, either boosting Trump’s image as a strongman or painting him as reckless.
The Kremlin’s quick denial and suggestion of AI fakery highlight Russia’s sensitivity to any claims of vulnerability.
Meanwhile, China’s silence leaves the story open-ended, keeping all eyes on Beijing’s next move.
As the audio reverberates worldwide, questions about the authenticity and timing continue to swirl.
Trump openly admitted threatening to bomb Moscow in private, a revelation that could redefine 2025’s political landscape.