OnPolitics: You guessed it. Woodward tapes.

"Rage" is the second book Bob Woodward has written about the president, but for this one, he interviewed Trump 18 times. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Wednesday, September 9 OnPolitics: Trump was recorded admitting to downplaying virus "Rage" is the second book Bob Woodward has written about the president, but for this one, he interviewed Trump 18 times. President Donald Trump told journalist Bob Woodward that he knew the coronavirus was more deadly and contagious than the flu while he continued to downplay its dangers to the public, according to Woodward's new book "Rage." "I wanted to always play it down. I still like playing it down, because I don't want to create a panic," Trump told Woodward on March 19 in excerpts of audio interviews obtained by CNN.  In interviews with Woodward between December 2019 and July 2020, Trump discussed the threat of the coronavirus with a level of detail that he had not yet acknowledged to the public, noting Feb. 7 that it was "deadly stuff," and "more deadly than your - even your strenuous flus."  While Trump discussed the threat of the virus to Woodward, he continued to assure the public that it was "under control" in the U.S. and would "go away." The Woodward book has more An admission by President Donald Trump that he was "playing" down the threat posed by COVID-19. A new secretive nuclear program. Copies of dozens of never-before-seen letters between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.  Here are some of the most extraordinary details included in the book, according to CNN and The Post, which obtained early copies. The book is set to hit shelves next week.  What else is going on? • Army chief says combat is 'last resort' after Trump says military leaders seek to make defense contractors 'happy' • Senate report finds 'significant' prescription drug delivery delays under Postmaster General Louis DeJoy • US cuts troop presence in Iraq as military expresses confidence in Iraqi security forces • Joe Biden unveils plan to tax companies that move jobs overseas • Norwegian lawmaker nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize • McEnany requests fact check after Obama coronavirus vaccine comment goes viral • Justice Department asked to defend Trump in rape accuser E. Jean Carroll's defamation lawsuit Discover more with our newsletters: Get the latest headlines, things to do and more in your inbox. Sign up here. MUST-READ ELECTIONS 2020 NEWS Joe Biden puts character on the ballot and other DNC takeaways Who will speak at the RNC? Here's what we know Survey: 4 in 10 Americans concerned about fairness in election Where you can - and can't - vote by mail   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102