A years-old tweet by President Trump that resurfaced Tuesday could create difficulties for White House aides as they attempt to discredit a new book about his administration by veteran Washington journalist Bob Woodward.

“Only the Obama [White House] can get away with attacking Bob Woodward,” Trump wrote in March 2013 amid a running dispute between the longtime reporter and Barack Obama’s staff over Woodward’s criticism of the president’s messaging on budget cuts.

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