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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBolton to break his silence as White House wrangles over content of his book
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However, The New York Times reported last month that Bolton, in his unpublished manuscript, alleges that Trump directed him to help with his pressure campaign to get damaging information on Democrats from Ukraine.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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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However, The New York Times reported last month that Bolton, in his unpublished manuscript, alleges that Trump directed him to help with his pressure campaign to get damaging information on Democrats from Ukraine.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...
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Bolton to break his silence as White House wrangles over content of his book (Original Post)
Dennis Donovan
Feb 2020
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Mike 03
(16,616 posts)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.
Bolton is also due to appear alongside President Barack Obama's former national security adviser Susan Rice on Wednesday at Vanderbilt University.
Dennis Donovan
(18,770 posts)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
(11,307 posts)2. Fuck him and his shitty book.
CalFione
(571 posts)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
(17,663 posts)5. Nacht und Nebel
The old boy better watch out for foggy nights.
bronxiteforever
(9,287 posts)6. Kick and recommend. Sniveling jerk he most certainly is!
Plus a coward.
JustAnotherGen
(31,937 posts)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
(5,815 posts)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
(14,481 posts)8. I don't really care do U? Phuck Bolton
Eyeball_Kid
(7,434 posts)9. Bolton acts like a mercenary. No loyalty. Only greed. n/t
scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)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
(118,379 posts)12. "I feel a sudden need to pretend I'm an anti-authoritarian centrist"