Tag: Bolton

South Korea Refutes Bolton’s Account of North Korea Summit

The government of South Korea has responded to Jonh Bolton’s claims about the North Korea summit by claiming that he “substantially distorts facts.” According to The Daily Wire: South Korea is disputing former national security adviser John Bolton’s account of ’s negotiations with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un. … A South Korean security official says that

Bolton Reveals Unhappiness With White House ‘Censorship’

John Bolton publically remarked about his book recently and in doing so expressed his displeasure with White House ‘censorship.’ According to The Hill: Former national security adviser John Bolton decried potential White House “censorship” of his upcoming book in a public discussion on Monday. Bolton spoke at Duke University in his first appearance since the Senate voted not

Schumer Rejects GOP Proposal to Trade Bolton for Biden

Senator Chuck Schumer has rejected a GOP offer to exchange the testimony of John Bolton for Hunter Biden. According to The Hill: Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer (N.Y.) on Tuesday shot down a proposal being floated by moderate Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) to set up a witness trade that would allow both former national security adviser John Bolton and Hunter Biden

Trump Authorized Soleimani’s Killing in June of 2019

A new report is indicating that President Trump gave initial authorization to kill Iranian general Qassam Soleimani in June of 2019. According to The Hill: President Trump authorized the killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani last summer if an American was killed as the result of increased Iranian aggression, NBC reported Monday, citing five current and former senior administration officials. Officials

Bolton Calls for Repeal of the War Powers Resolution

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton is speaking out against the War Powers resolution that is being discussed and considered following President Trump’s strike on a top Iranian general. Bolton has called the resolution unconstitutional which is in line with his beliefs on not limiting the war powers of the president. According to The Hill:

Bolton Will not Testify Voluntarily

In a new twist, former National Security Adviser John Bolton will not voluntarily testify to Congress. According to The Hill: Former national security adviser John Bolton will not appear voluntarily to testify in connection with the House impeachment inquiry into President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine. Bolton’s attorney Chuck Cooper told The Hill in an email late Wednesday that

Former Bolton Aide Refuses to Testify to Congress

A former aide to former National Security Adviser John Bolton is refusing to testify to Congress unless a court order to do so exists. According to The Hill: A top aide to former White House national security adviser John Bolton will not testify before Congress on Monday as part of the ongoing impeachment inquiry into President Trump, his

Democrats Want Bolton to be Star Witness Against Trump

The impeachment hungry Democrats are hoping that former National Security Adviser John Bolton will become their star witness against President Trump. According to The Hill: Democrats are eyeing John Bolton as a potential witness in their impeachment case amid increasing scrutiny of President Trump and Rudy Giuliani’s contacts with Ukraine. Bolton, Trump’s third national security adviser who was pushed out

Bolton Claims North Korea Will Never Give up Nukes

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton recently claimed that North Korea will never give up their nuclear capability. According to The Hill: Former national security adviser John Bolton on Monday said he does not believe North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will give up his nuclear weapons in a deal with the United States. North Korea “has not made a strategic