Bolton to break his silence as White House wrangles over content of his book

[Dennis Donovan]

https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/17/politics/john-bolton-white-house-book/index.html

By Vivian Salama and Kylie Atwood, CNN

Updated 2:21 PM ET, Mon February 17, 2020

Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton is due to make his first public speech since the impeachment inquiry into Trump wrapped up, even as his lawyers continue to wrangle with the White House over the contents of his highly anticipated book.

Bolton, whose views of the President's policies toward Ukraine were cited by multiple impeachment witnesses, hasn't publicly commented about the events that unfolded last year.

However, The New York Times reported last month that Bolton, in his unpublished manuscript, alleges that Trump directed him to help with his pressure campaign to get damaging information on Democrats from Ukraine. According to the Times, he also alleges that Trump didn't want to lift a hold on military aid to Ukraine until officials there complied with the request. Bolton's lawyers have not denied the substance of the New York Times reports but have condemned the leaks behind it.

A majority of Republican Senators voted against calling witnesses — including Bolton — to testify during the impeachment trial, sparking criticism from Democrats who said there is more to be uncovered. House Democrats didn't subpoena Bolton during their inquiry that led to Trump's impeachment, claiming it would be challenged in the courts and slow the process.

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Oh, just fuck him at this point, the sniveling jerk...

[Mike 03]

1. Wow, this could be interesting.

He also has an appearance with Susan Rice!

Bolton's speech on Monday evening at Duke University, the first of two public appearances this week which is billed as focusing on national security challenges facing the country, isn't expected to directly address the issue of impeachment or the ongoing conflict over the contents of his manuscript though he is due to take questions. His other post-White House public speaking engagements have focused strictly on national security policy though he has not been shy to speak out on issues like North Korea where he disagrees with Trump.
Bolton is also due to appear alongside President Barack Obama's former national security adviser Susan Rice on Wednesday at Vanderbilt University.

[Dennis Donovan]

3. Betcha he remains mum, though.

He's still thinking book sales while our institutions are under direct and sustained fire. Any hope of him doing the right thing evaporated when he didn't immediately call a news conference and spell out the dangers of the Trump admin.

[dem4decades]

2. Fuck him and his shitty book.

[CalFione]

4. Two weeks too late.

We'd be better off if he just waited until October to spring the "surprise" on Trump at this point.

[Chainfire]

5. Nacht und Nebel

The old boy better watch out for foggy nights.

[bronxiteforever]

6. Kick and recommend. Sniveling jerk he most certainly is!

Plus a coward.

[JustAnotherGen]

7. I really hope

Not one single person on the Left purchases this book.

Remember - he gives big bucks to GOP Candidates - it would be like punching ourselves in the face.

He's no hero . . . when the chips were down he cut and run.

[Grammy23]

10. No need to buy his book. If he has anything useful to report or of any

significance, MSNBC or Rachel Maddow will be all over it. No need to give him a dime for things we can get for free.

[Joinfortmill]

8. I don't really care do U? Phuck Bolton

[Eyeball_Kid]

9. Bolton acts like a mercenary. No loyalty. Only greed. n/t

[scarletwoman]

11. I'm with you: "Oh, just fuck him at this point, the sniveling jerk..."

He could have helped our country and spoken up when it counted. Now it's way too little and way too late.

[struggle4progress]

12. "I feel a sudden need to pretend I'm an anti-authoritarian centrist"