John Bolton rips into Trump’s pick for counter-terrorism chief Sebastian Gorka | Trump administration
President Trump's former national security adviser, John Bolton, accused the president-elect's pick to lead counterterrorism, Sebastian Gorka, of being a “fraud” and said the selection “will be a huge impediment to counterterrorism efforts.” That doesn't bode well.” [national security council’s] That's the kind of person a senior director is. ” President Trump praised Gorka, a […]
Bolton slams Trump's pick for counterterrorism director as 'con man'
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton on Friday accused Sebastian Gorka of being a “fraud” after the latter selected him to lead the country's counterterrorism efforts for a second term. did. “Well, Sebastian Gorka is a fraud. I wouldn't want him in any U.S. government,” Bolton said. said CNN's Caitlan Collins asked about the choice. […]
Bolton: Moscow, Beijing should feel ‘a lot of relief’ if Gabbard is confirmed as DNI
Former national security adviser John Bolton says Russia and China will be “hugely relieved” if former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii is confirmed as President-elect Trump's director of national intelligence. he said. “She doesn't have the ability to do that,” Bolton said on CNN on Sunday. “Her judgment is non-existent. The idea that she […]
Elon Musk blasts John Bolton as ‘staggeringly dumb warmonger’ after criticism of Trump AG pick Matt Gaetz
Business mogul Elon Musk slams former national security adviser John Bolton after he criticized President-elect Donald Trump's decision to select Matt Gaetz as attorney general. did. Bolton appeared on “Meet the Press NOW” and said the nomination “has to be the worst Cabinet nomination in American history.” In a post on X, Musk called Bolton […]
John Bolton calls Matt Gaetz’s AG nomination worst ‘in American history’
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton slammed Congressman Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general as “the worst in American history,” while former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Gaetz was “the worst person in American history who won't be confirmed.” “I know everything,” he asserted firmly. “Well, this is probably the worst Cabinet nomination in American […]
Bolton calls for FBI investigations before Gaetz, Gabbard confirmations
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton announced Wednesday that President-elect Trump's nominees for Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and Attorney General, former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (R-Hawaii) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida), states) should not participate in the presidential election. He must not appear at his Senate confirmation hearing until he is investigated by the FBI. […]
Bolton: Trump wants “subservience” not “loyalty” from appointees
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton says President-elect Trump has begun to announce appointments to key roles in the next administration. He said he was asking for “obedience.” “As I've said before, I don't think loyalty is really the right word,” he said Wednesday on CNN. “I think it's loyalty. That's what President Trump is […]
Bolton: Iranian threats on US officials a 'very major concern'
Former national security adviser John Bolton said Friday in an interview with CNN's Caitlan Collins that Iranian threats against U.S. officials are “a matter of very great concern.” This comes after the Justice Department revealed on Friday an alleged Iranian plot to kill President-elect Donald Trump during this fall's election campaign. “I think this is […]
Bolton on Musk joining Trump's Zelensky call: 'I wouldn't get too hyper thyroid about it'
President-elect Trump's National Security Adviser John Bolton talks about President-elect Trump's decision to include billionaire Elon Musk in talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy after his 2024 election victory. It seems like he just dismissed it. “My first reaction when I heard that was, oh, so what? What's so unusual about the vice president-elect having […]
Bolton: Trump 'not capable' of having a philosophy to be a fascist
Former national security adviser John Bolton suggested Tuesday that a second Trump administration poses a “danger” to the country, but that former President Donald Trump is “not capable” of becoming a fascist. “I think it's a mistake to get into a debate about whether or not Mr. Trump fits the definition of a fascist,” Bolton […]