Summary of Michael Isikoff & David Corn's Russian Roulette

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#1 Trump’s visit to Moscow was the beginning of a bromance that would upend American politics and eventually scandalize his presidency. It began when he met Rob Goldstone, a music publicist who was trying to help Emin Agalarov, a Azerbaijani pop singer, achieve his dreams.

#2 In early 2013, Goldstone was looking for Emin to get more media exposure, especially in the United States. He suggested that Emin perform at a Miss Universe pageant. The event had a reputation for featuring emerging talent. Trump was interested.

#3 In June 2013, Trump presided over the Miss USA pageant, which was owned by the Miss Universe company. The event was held in Las Vegas. Trump was solicitous of his new partners, asking Aras Agalarov what type of jet he owned.

#4 On November 3, Trump announced that the Miss Universe pageant would be held in Russia in November. He called Emin and Aras Agalarov the richest men in Russia.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Jun 4, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822501898

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Insights on Michael Isikoff & David Corn's Russian Roulette

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 7

Insights from Chapter 8

Insights from Chapter 9

Insights from Chapter 10

Insights from Chapter 11

Insights from Chapter 12

Insights from Chapter 13

Insights from Chapter 14

Insights from Chapter 15

Insights from Chapter 16

Insights from Chapter 17

Insights from Chapter 18

Insights from Chapter 19

Insights from Chapter 20

Insights from Chapter 21

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

Trump’s visit to Moscow was the beginning of a bromance that would upend American politics and eventually scandalize his presidency. It began when he met Rob Goldstone, a music publicist who was trying to help Emin Agalarov, a Azerbaijani pop singer, achieve his dreams.

#2

In early 2013, Goldstone was looking for Emin to get more media exposure, especially in the United States. He suggested that Emin perform at a Miss Universe pageant. The event had a reputation for featuring emerging talent. Trump was interested.

#3

In June 2013, Trump presided over the Miss USA pageant, which was owned by the Miss Universe company. The event was held in Las Vegas. Trump was solicitous of his new partners, asking Aras Agalarov what type of jet he owned.

#4

On November 3, Trump announced that the Miss Universe pageant would be held in Russia in November. He called Emin and Aras Agalarov the richest men in Russia.

#5

The Moscow event held great potential for Trump to score in Russia. Now he was partnering with a Russian billionaire connected to other oligarchs and favored by Putin.

#6

Trump landed in Moscow on November 8, and was greeted with much respect. He gave a brief welcoming speech, and when he was done, he thanked everyone for coming and received a standing ovation. He did not mention Greece or the European debt crisis in his speech or remarks.

#7

Trump next went to the Miss Universe pageant in Crocus City Hall. He overrode the judges’ decisions and picked the contestants he wanted, and did not select any women of color.

#8

On November 9, Trump showed up for the shoot, despite being needed for the last scene. Trump was told that Putin wanted to make amends, and that he would be sending a high-level emissary to the pageant.

#9

The Billy Graham event in North Carolina was a mandatory stop for Trump if he were