Does the dust up over the interviews between Bob Woodward and President Trump trigger any litigation/ trial memories for the reader? The President's advisers reportedly tried to convince him not to speak with the journalist. But according to several media reports, he declined, believing he could convince Woodward to write a flattering and complimentary book about his Administration. Rather, he elected to dive into the interviews on his own, eschewing their advice and ignoring their counsel. POLITICO Playbook (September 10, 2020): "Is there anything left to learn about Trump? "by Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer.