New book offers rare glimpse inside Biden's tight-knit White House inner circle

Tight inner circle of longtime advisors known as "the Quint" shapes Biden's decision-making and doesn't often leak information.
Book provides look inside Biden's mindset and ideology as president.
Details Biden's relationship with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
Discusses lowest point of Biden's presidency so far.
Speculates on what's in store for Biden as he prepares for a potential re-election campaign as the oldest sitting president.

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