A new book by the former US National Security Adviser John Bolton says US President Donald Trump tried to get China's President Xi Jinping to help him secure re-election. In details of the forthcoming book in US media, Bolton says Trump wanted China to buy agricultural produce from US farmers.
BBC news reports that correspondents say the episode is reminiscent of actions that led to Trump's impeachment.
The Trump administration is trying to prevent publication of the book. According to the Department of Justice complaint, it contains "classified information". The book, entitled The Room Where It Happened, is due to be released on 23 June.
In January, the White House said it contained "top secret" details, which must be removed, although Bolton rejected this. Bolton also addresses the claims that formed a central part of the president's impeachment trial.
[Source: BBC]
