Trump fires National Security Advisor John Bolton

WASHINTON – US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he had fired national security advisor John Bolton, saying he had disagreed ‘strongly’ with many of his suggestions.

Trump took to Twitter to announce the surprise move and said he had received the resignation of Bolton today.

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1171452881729228802

The tycoon-turned-president said he would name Bolton’s successor next week.

On the other hand, Bolton said he had offered to resign on Monday.

https://twitter.com/AmbJohnBolton/status/1171455806069305346

John Bolton was appointed to the post in March 2018 and Trump had announced his appointment through Twitter, the same forum he used today.

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/976948306927607810

 

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