Donald Trump is turning payback into policy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump is turning payback into policy

Live Mint  

During a debate last summer, when Donald Trump was asked what he meant by saying that as president he would have every right to “go after" his political opponents, he replied, “My retribution is going to be success." One of them, John Bolton, who served as Mr Trump’s national security adviser, says he has resorted to “private measures" for protection, having been informed just before the inauguration that the Iranian threat is as active as ever against him and others. “That’s Trump," Mr Bolton says, by way of explanation. When Mr Trump was asked by a reporter if he would take any responsibility if something happened to Mr Bolton and others denied security, he responded, “I think that, certainly, I would not take responsibility." Pam Bondi, Mr Trump’s attorney-general, told senators during her confirmation hearings that she would “ensure that all laws are followed" and would not “target people simply because of their political affiliation".

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Trump’s vendetta agenda shows an undimmed lust for retribution
2 months ago

Trump’s vendetta agenda shows an undimmed lust for retribution

The Independent  

It was March 2023, and Donald Trump was in Waco, Texas – a town forever associated with the massacre and inferno that engulfed the Branch Davidian sect, resulting in 76 deaths after a lengthy stand-off with law enforcement officials. On the first day of his presidency, Trump revoked the security clearance of 51 national security officials who had opined that …

Trump swiftly retaliates against political foe John Bolton by terminating his Secret Service detail
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump swiftly retaliates against political foe John Bolton by terminating his Secret Service detail

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump twice retaliated against his former National Security Advisor John Bolton since taking office Monday. President Donald Trump has twice gone after his former National Security Advisor John Bolton since taking office Monday - terminating his Secret Service detail and starting the process to remove his security clearance Former National Security John Bolton has become a top Trump …

John Bolton warns: I’m ‘very worried’ about how Trump would handle ‘much more likely’ international crisis
3 months ago

John Bolton warns: I’m ‘very worried’ about how Trump would handle ‘much more likely’ international crisis

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy John Bolton, President-elect Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, said …

Former US President Trump to appoint loyalists to reshape foreign policy on China, NATO and Ukraine
1 year, 3 months ago

Former US President Trump to appoint loyalists to reshape foreign policy on China, NATO and Ukraine

Firstpost  

Among his proposals on the campaign trail this year, Trump has said he would deploy U.S. Special Forces against the Mexican cartels - something unlikely to get the blessing of the Mexican government. “At the outset of his administration, there were a lot of people that were interested in implementing their own policies, not the president’s policies.” Having more loyalists …

'Tripping over his shoelaces': John Bolton explains how Trump can be beaten
1 year, 3 months ago

'Tripping over his shoelaces': John Bolton explains how Trump can be beaten

Raw Story  

There may not be another Trump presidency if contenders against him take the fight to him. Trump's former National Security Advisor John Bolton appearing on CNN's "The Source" with Kaitlan Collins made it clear that he has "faith in constitutional structures" and even said that "they're strong." "Others have learned how he will try and manipulate the Justice Department and …

'Not fit for the job': John Bolton has strong words for Trump after secret-sharing report
1 year, 5 months ago

'Not fit for the job': John Bolton has strong words for Trump after secret-sharing report

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump's one-time National Security Adviser John Bolton shredded the former president over the latest report about his disclosure of highly classified national defense information, in an interview on CNN Friday. In addition to Trump's boxes of classified documents stashed at Mar-a-Lago, he is newly accused of having shared nuclear submarine secrets with an Australian billionaire who attended …

Bolton: Trump lacks strategic vision, historical knowledge
4 years, 8 months ago

Bolton: Trump lacks strategic vision, historical knowledge

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Former national security adviser John Bolton said Monday he believes President Donald Trump committed several impeachable offenses, but Democratic congressional leaders doomed their effort to remove him from office by rushing the process for partisan purposes. Almost none of that happened with President Trump,” said Bolton, who was promoting his book, “The Room Where it Happened: …

The DIY foreign policy president: Bolton ouster confirms it
5 years, 6 months ago

The DIY foreign policy president: Bolton ouster confirms it

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump has said he doesn’t mind if the U.S. is on its own in the world. With nearly all of the administration’s international initiatives incomplete or stalled, Trump faces a series of critical decisions without a national security adviser, an experienced defense secretary or permanent director of national intelligence. Some administration officials have sought to use Bolton’s …

The Latest: Trump dismisses national security adviser Bolton
5 years, 6 months ago

The Latest: Trump dismisses national security adviser Bolton

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Latest on President Donald Trump’s firing of national security adviser John Bolton : 4:50 p.m. President Donald Trump has abruptly forced out John Bolton, the hawkish national security adviser with whom he had strong disagreements on Iran, Afghanistan and a cascade of other global challenges. Tensions between Bolton, Trump’s third national security adviser, and other officials have …

Trump suggests he might soften Iran sanctions, day after firing hard-liner Bolton
5 years, 6 months ago

Trump suggests he might soften Iran sanctions, day after firing hard-liner Bolton

LA Times  

President Trump stands for the national anthem during a ceremony honoring the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on Wednesday at the Pentagon. President Trump opened the door on Wednesday to lifting some sanctions on Iran in an effort to set up a meeting with that country’s leaders, a softening of his “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran just a …

Why John Bolton had to leave and what to expect next
5 years, 6 months ago

Why John Bolton had to leave and what to expect next

CNN  

Washington CNN — John Bolton had to go – because he wanted to cancel President Donald Trump’s worldwide reality show. But like everyone else in Trump’s dysfunctional foreign policy team, Bolton wore out his welcome, standing in the way of his boss’ impetuous instincts and seeking a share of the spotlight. He became the latest key foreign policy official to …

Trump ousts hawkish Bolton, dissenter on foreign policy
5 years, 6 months ago

Trump ousts hawkish Bolton, dissenter on foreign policy

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly forced out John Bolton, his hawkish national security adviser with whom he had strong disagreements on Iran, Afghanistan and a cascade of other global challenges. Bolton responded in a tweet of his own that he offered to resign Monday “and President Trump said, ‘Let’s talk about it tomorrow.’” Trump explained that he …

Whatever you think of John Bolton, his departure is a bad sign
5 years, 6 months ago

Whatever you think of John Bolton, his departure is a bad sign

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A long-time foreign policy hawk, Bolton …

Trump Fires John Bolton In Final Break After Months Of Internal Policy Division
5 years, 6 months ago

Trump Fires John Bolton In Final Break After Months Of Internal Policy Division

NPR  

Trump Fires John Bolton In Final Break After Months Of Internal Policy Division Enlarge this image toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Evan Vucci/AP Updated at 4:57 p.m. ET President Trump has fired national security adviser John Bolton, the lifelong proponent of American hard power, after months of division between the men over the direction of foreign and national security policy. Bolton …

US President Donald Trump fires National Security Adviser John Bolton, says they disagreed strongly
5 years, 6 months ago

US President Donald Trump fires National Security Adviser John Bolton, says they disagreed strongly

India Today  

President Donald Trump on Tuesday forced out John Bolton, his hawkish national security adviser with whom he had significant disagreements on Iran, Afghanistan and a cascade of other global challenges. Donald Trump said that he had "disagreed strongly" with many of John Bolton's suggestions as national security adviser, "as did others in the administration." John Bolton was always an unlikely …

Trump fires John Bolton as national security adviser
5 years, 6 months ago

Trump fires John Bolton as national security adviser

Al Jazeera  

Bolton and Trump had significant disagreements on Iran, Afghanistan and a cascade of other global challenges. US President Donald Trump on Tuesday forced out John Bolton, his hawkish national security adviser with whom he had significant disagreements on Iran, Afghanistan and a cascade of other global challenges. — Donald J. Trump September 10, 2019 Bolton, however, said in a tweet …

Response to deadly Syria attack looms over Bolton’s first week as national security adviser
6 years, 11 months ago

Response to deadly Syria attack looms over Bolton’s first week as national security adviser

CNN  

CNN — John Bolton faces a baptism of fire on Monday, his first official day as President Donald Trump’s national security adviser. pic.twitter.com/Vm7ysqfLZh — John Bolton April 7, 2018 One former senior Bolton aide said the new national security adviser’s goal is not to advance his personal agenda but to win Trump’s trust. — Donald J. Trump April 8, 2018 …

Donald Trump and his hawks have war on their mind
6 years, 11 months ago

Donald Trump and his hawks have war on their mind

Deccan Chronicle  

President Donald Trump was so impressed by John Bolton’s hawkishness on Fox News that he appointed him his national security adviser. Just like Gen. Powell, Ms Haley showed satellite images and other physical evidence available only to the US Intelligence community to “prove her case”. “Avigdor Lieberman and Benjamin Netanyahu and their acolytes in this country, among whom I put …

Betrayed on Bolton and the budget, the far-right starts to turn on Trump
7 years ago

Betrayed on Bolton and the budget, the far-right starts to turn on Trump

Salon  

President Donald Trump's most ardent far-right fans are in a rage against him, alleging the he's betrayed them in two major ways: first by appointing former Iraq war booster John Bolton to head the National Security Council and second by signing a federal budget deal that increases spending while also not providing any funding for his long-promised border wall with …

Hawk in the Oval: Will John Bolton’s views rub off on Trump?
7 years ago

Hawk in the Oval: Will John Bolton’s views rub off on Trump?

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s pick of John Bolton for his next national security adviser stirred up the same burning question Friday in Washington as in anxious foreign capitals: Just how much will his hawkish, confrontational approach rub off on Trump? Bolton’s pick rounds out a team that in Trump’s second year will compromise almost entirely hawks whose public views …

John Bolton joins Trump's White House bringing hardline views on Iran and North Korea – but will he last?
7 years ago

John Bolton joins Trump's White House bringing hardline views on Iran and North Korea – but will he last?

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “There will …

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