In his upcoming book “War”, veteran journalist Bob Woodward reveals unfiltered moments from President Joe Biden’s private conversations, where the president uses strong language to describe world leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to the book, Biden has privately referred to Netanyahu as a “bad guy” and used explicit language to express his frustration during meetings and phone calls.
Woodward details several instances in which Biden used harsh language toward Netanyahu, including calling him “that son of a b***h” in a private meeting. After an Israeli airstrike on Beirut in July, Biden reportedly confronted Netanyahu during a phone call, exclaiming, “What the f**k.” In another private setting, Biden allegedly called Netanyahu a liar, again using an expletive.
The book also highlights Biden’s frustration with former President Donald Trump, whom he referred to as “that f**king a**hole.” Additionally, it includes an anecdote about former President George W. Bush sympathizing with Biden over his decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan. Bush, according to the book, used explicit language to describe how flawed intelligence misled his administration into invading Iraq in 2003.
Woodward’s book also touches on the Biden administration’s intelligence success in predicting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Despite accurate reports, Biden’s team struggled to convince Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of the impending threat, even after Vice President Kamala Harris made the case in person.
Privately, Biden admitted that the Obama administration, in which he served as vice president, mishandled the situation when Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. According to Woodward, Biden acknowledged that the administration “f**ked up” by underestimating Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The book also includes a light-hearted moment where Vice President Harris purportedly discussed her own use of swear words in private, adding a personal touch to Woodward’s account of the inner workings of the White House.
Woodward’s “War” paints an intimate, often unvarnished portrait of the Biden administration’s private dealings, revealing moments of frustration and candid language rarely seen in public.
