President Donald Trump’s off-the-cuff diplomacy is back in the spotlight — and this time, he’s the one leaking the nuclear threats.
Newly released audio recordings from closed-door fundraisers reveal Trump boasting to mega-donors that he personally threatened Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping with all-out bombing campaigns. The tapes, first aired by CNN and detailed in the new book 2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America, offer a rare, unfiltered look at the bravado behind Trump’s foreign policy.
“If You Go Into Ukraine, I’m Gonna Bomb the St Out of Moscow”**
In one recording, Trump recounts what he claims was a direct warning to Putin at the onset of the Ukraine invasion.
“I told him, ‘If you go into Ukraine, I’m gonna bomb the s**t out of Moscow,’” Trump said. “He didn’t believe me. He goes, ‘No way.’ I said, ‘Way.’”
Trump claimed Putin believed him “about 10 percent,” which he insisted was enough to keep the Russian leader “off balance.”
“I didn’t want to do it,” Trump added. “But I had no choice. The American people wouldn’t let me be weak.”
The Beijing Threat
Another tape captured Trump describing a similar moment with China’s President Xi Jinping during talks over Taiwan.
“I said, ‘If you go into Taiwan, I’m gonna bomb the s**t out of Beijing,’” Trump said, prompting laughter and applause from donors. “He thought I was crazy. But I was dead serious.”
Again, Trump cited that magic “10 percent” belief threshold as his secret weapon. “All you need is five or ten percent — just enough to make them hesitate.”
Back in Power — and Doubling Down
Now in his second term, Trump has reasserted his “peace through strength” mantra. While his administration continues to send advanced weaponry to Ukraine, the war remains unresolved. Trump, who vowed during the 2024 campaign to end the conflict in “24 hours,” is reportedly growing frustrated.
“I spoke with Putin again last week,” Trump told reporters from the White House lawn. “I didn’t get what I wanted. But that’s alright — we’re just warming up.”
Targeting Student Protesters
Trump didn’t just target foreign leaders in the recordings. He also slammed pro-Palestine campus protesters — especially those on student visas.
“Any student that protests, I’d throw them out of the country,” Trump declared to roaring applause. “They made a big mistake. You get me elected, we’ll set that movement back 30 years.”
Since returning to office, his administration has already revoked visas for dozens of international students accused of involvement in anti-Israel demonstrations — a move civil rights groups have called unconstitutional.
“He Paid Me $25 Million — No Lunch Required”
One of the most jarring moments came when Trump bragged about shaking down a billionaire donor.
“He wanted to give me a million bucks — and have lunch,” Trump said. “I told him, ‘You’re worth six billion. I’m not doing lunch. Make it $25 million.’ And he did.”
What Comes Next
The White House has not commented on the tapes, but aides privately say the president “stands by every word.”
Political analysts say the recordings are unlikely to hurt Trump with his base — and may even strengthen his image as a strongman leader willing to do whatever it takes.
“This is the Trump Doctrine: unpredictable, unapologetic, and aimed straight at America’s enemies,” said Fox News contributor and former Trump campaign adviser Jason Miller.
The full tapes are expected to be released in the coming weeks alongside the official launch of 2024, which insiders say includes even more explosive moments.
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That is how a STRONG LEADER act to keep our friends safe !!
Compare that to WEAK Biden !!
Zelenskyy and Putin both have way too much BLOOD on their hands! And getting gallons more…
Remember Reagan and the 600 ship Navy and the collapse of the Soviet Union? Well I do- peace through strength!!
The Russian economy is near collapse! The CCP is again purging its military whose high command is all Party Hacks and no real military leaders with military experience. Trump is bringing them both down. Our issue is the insidious nature of the Chinese infiltration in our schools, and the politicians they purchased!! That’s where Trump is going and why he has had such resistance!
As far as revoking Visas of protesting students from other countries being unconstitutional? Of course it not because The rights protected in our constitution are for CITIZENS not guests in our country! Would you allow a guest to your home to create disruptions to your family or would you throw them out!! It’s common sense, but the media and our bought and paid for (by the CCP) politicians support these protestors because disruption inside the US is the only way the CCO can beat us!! It’s to the CCPs advantage!
Great letter. Thanks
and yet, trump does nothing. as usual, where russia is concerned. putin has been studying trump for 40+ yrs. he knows what trump won’t do…. and it’s taking him out.
Trump inherited tons of unneeded retarded stupidity/corruption/wars/crime from Jokementia Bribery… difficult to fix it all…
So Trump making a deal Ruth Ukraine to buy their minerals so Ukraine can buy the latest war equipment from us (creating jobs here by the way) and giving more strength to the Ukrainanisn defense is exactly what Putin wants??? Get a grip Juju
He will start a war this is a crazy man