Bob Woodward said last night that a senior White House official threatened him and BuzzFeed reports the official in question is Gene Sperling, economic adviser to the president.
Politico has the email exchange between the two and Woodward seems not bothered by the exchange. In response to
Sperling, he wrote, “I for one welcome a little heat; there should more
given the importance. I also welcome your personal advice. I am
listening.”