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Sadik Hossain

Foreign officials discovered Trump’s weakness, and now they’re exploiting it with late-night calls and WhatsApp messages

World leaders have found a direct line to President Donald Trump through his personal cell phone, bypassing traditional diplomatic channels. Several foreign officials, including French President Emmanuel Macron, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, regularly communicate with Trump through calls and text messages.

According to Politico, the informal communication style has become a notable feature of Trump’s second term, with leaders engaging in personal conversations that mix official business with casual chat. These interactions often happen spontaneously, with Trump sometimes initiating the calls himself.

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