Bolton says Trump’s 2024 campaign is ‘poison’ for GOP and ‘will continue to go downhill’

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton told CBS News he is seriously considering a 2024 presidential bid and said that former President Donald Trump is a threat to U.S. national security who acted ‘very erratic’ and ‘was not impressed by the gravity and the importance of the national security decisions he had to make.’ Trump’s campaign, he added, is “going downhill and I think it will continue to go downhill.”
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[@MrDan11422]

Bolton is evil

[@f1s2hg3]

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[@yaquvyhardson3768]

Why have on war criminals to talk about war?

[@yaquvyhardson3768]

Corrupt media

[@Arminiuswolfspeer]

WarWhores.

[@darrellterry9691]

No teleprompter nothing but quick informative replies Very refreshing, regardless if you agree of disagree.

[@zhoubaidinh403]

He gotta' lotta ballz to go against the Man.

[@zhoubaidinh403]

You think Putin is Saddam?

[@always-ask-why]

I'm not a fan of Bolton but he certainly does give straight answers to the questions rather than dodging like most politicians.

[@Rosasplaying53]

He continues to be irrelevant. Traitor to the US

[@57highland]

If he were currently holding a top position in government, he probably wouldn't be so "straight" in his answers.

[@java4653]

Because he knows no one will criticize him for enabling it.

[@rickr.mortis4821]

You mean most republicans.

[@Roy-ii8lr]

He's a Democrat in sheep's clothing. War is all he knows.

[@genemontoya4028]

Pompeo is a narcissist, I find Bolton more genuine. I just wish he would have taken a stronger stance against donald.

[@bjohnson1085]

I hear you, however I think like several others, he was a guard rail that helped keep the orange crazy on some kind of track. In that I think he deserves us to at least listen to his explanations. He impressed me in this interview

[@genemontoya4028]

@@bjohnson1085 I agree with his opinions in this interview

[@Amick44]

Agree. Pompeo takes none.

[@andyroo9381]

I am not necessarily a fan of Ambassador Bolton. What I do appreciate is his honest and forthright answers to ALL questions asked of him. You know who John Bolton is and that isn't such a bad thing.

[@user-mv6he6gl8m]

My exact thought. I may not agree but he's a straight shooter. Not much bs as from the political class.

[@scotchbarrel4429]

💯, very rare to see that from a Republican these days, usually it's "I can't recall" or "fifth". At least under oath, the truth seems to struggle.

[@TheKayzieMichelle]

He is a liar. Ukraine cannot win. It is a cash cow for the war machine.

[@tonyrosiles2075]

I agree with Mr Ned Flanders

[@dereklwashington1132]

Lmfao!

[@johannesvandermarliere8544]

Lol 😆 okliedoklie... Greetings from Flanders, Belgium

[@marianom125]

​@@johannesvandermarliere8544 Double trick! 👏🏻👏🏻😂😂

[@freebird4ever]

" MY IRAQ WAR DEBACLE " the book Bolton needs to write.

[@ronwinkles2601]

We should have been out of Iraq in six months top. The rest of it was a waste of blood and treasure to make a nation out of three disparate countries. LTG Garner had the answer but there was no money in it for the military industrial complex.

[@d0lvl0]

The worst thing about Trump winning the primary and election in 2016 is that republicans/conservatives have stopped defending the war in Iraq. The war in iraq was not only a success, but it was totally justified. This guy was a brutal tyrant and a thorn in the side of America and our allies. Taking out Saddam and replacing their government with a democratic one was absolutely the right move, and Iraqis have freedom and democracy today because of it. America lost trillions of dollars due to that war, it was in no way profitable for us economically. But it did help the Iraqi people. Look at the GDP changes pre-2003 to today in Iraq, it's been a massive improvement. Iraqis believe, in a huge majority, that their country is better off since Saddam was removed from power. No one wants to say it, but I will.

[@arthurr7866]

I wish the CBS interviewer would have asked Bolton if he feels Trump should be indicted and put in prison.

[@ChrisZ70]

Here's what he would have said: "Well, I think we should let the justice process play out, without being armchair judges. Let's let the justice process play out and withhold judgment, leaving that to the legal system and the courts."

[@arthurr7866]

@@ChrisZ70 That is not what I would have believed he'd say. I'm thinking he'd of said how much more proof do they need to put him away.

[@lisalove6327]

His giving direct answers and ideas ....

[@thattubesound2214]

The was an excellent interview. Mr. Costa asked very good questions and he was very respectful of Ambassador Bolton. Thank you, CBS,, for bringing such high quality reporting to viewers. John Bolton regularly demonstrates himself as a man who knows what he's doing. His answers are thorough and thoughtful. His experience is excellent. I would vote for John Bolton for president, whether he ran as a Democrat or Republican. From a Reagan Conservative in Utah, USA.

[@charlespurcell1865]

He is a war monger.

[@anthonymcneill1465]

Sharp and crisp responses without hesitation to all the questions. I enjoyed listening.

[@danielbrunner8745]

😂😂😂

[@RMScott]

The only job for old Bolton is as a character actor, acting in the roll as a small town mayor in the old West.

[@dav6rtt617]

Or as a walrus in a marine life bio pic

[@bobbybob3865]

Actually, old Bolton is sharp enough to do most anything he wants to do.

[@daiu48]

@@dav6rtt617 Mr Pastry was so much funnier - Which book is he trying to sell now….

[@michaelwoehl8822]

May not agree with this guy all the time but he is right on here.

[@johhny711]

Yes the older I get the more sense he makes ,the invasion of Ukraine and the flattening of eastern Ukraine has illustrated why a strong Military is so important.

[@marcellogenesi6390]

What disturbing oxymoron; this war monger looks like Geppetto, the mild father of Pinocchio in the Walt Disney animated film.

[@johhny711]

@@marcellogenesi6390 Haha, maybe we were just naive and he was right all along.

[@marcellogenesi6390]

@@johhny711 Yeah right! And maybe he is really Geppetto.

[@banjohombre]

@@marcellogenesi6390 Right out of the Trump playbook. Ridicule based on nothing. You need to take a hard look at yourself.

[@kennethlowrie995]

One can disagree with John Bolton’s views, but you cannot deny that he is very knowledgeable about foreign policy, military, and other national security matters.

[@martyfivars971]

He's as smart and knowledgeable as they come about foreign policy! He'd get my vote for Potus!

[@WilliamMc91]

I quite agree

[@jungbolosse3034]

@@martyfivars971 The only foreign policy he knows is military intervention.

[@wickedcabinboy]

@Kenneth Lowrie - You are right on point. I disagree with his views but he is not an enemy of America, full stop. Unlike a number of other Republicans who are, including specifically TFG. I'd like to see him on a debate stage with TFG. I'm not certain how well he'd fare against a politician who is utterly bereft of scruples. The repeated question of whether Mr Bolton is leaning toward or away from running answers itself when Bolton replies "I'm looking at it."

[@richardstoyanov]

@@wickedcabinboy If you support Bolton and democRATS you're a neocon

[@scottmaxwell8634]

I don’t share a lot of John Bolton’s world views but I find him an interesting man to listen to. In a world of politicians giving half answers, his directness is refreshing

[@whiterooksme]

Bolton is a warhawk by nature. Truly in his element in this interview.

[@GeorgeSaucington]

At least he's an honest warmonger 🤣

[@randypurtteman1183]

I wouldn't trust this guy one inch.

[@fondueeundof3351]

If Bolton is a warhawk, what is Putin? A peace dove?

[@Aireck174]

I find it funny that the democrats who said Bush should be charged with war crimes are now the backbone of the Bush/Bolton neocons.

[@randypurtteman1183]

@@fondueeundof3351 It doesn't matter what Putin is. He neither lives here, works here, nor does he hold any position in government here.

[@benstephenson8993]

I’ve never agreed much with this guy, but this is spot on

[@jamoin4310]

This should danger you Than you’re not long away from bombing Iran, Russia and China and who fires first dies second

[@benstephenson8993]

@@jamoin4310 I don’t see this as a vacuum. In general yes, war and invasions have always been very detrimental and there’s no shortage of US history involving ourselves in regions we had no business being in. But again not ever circumstance should be glossed over. Like, should have we not stopped the Nazis from invading Europe?

[@gordonyork6638]

We came to the aid of Kuait. I'm not agreeing with all he speaks but he seems level headed. His views on Carrot Caligula hits the nail on the head. What party is he really in?

[@Amick44]

@@gordonyork6638 he's Republican. I don't care about that so much, though. We need representatives that care act on the best interests of the country. Though many of those on the right are disappearing.

[@kevinel1398]

He's talking about war with Iran, you maniacs. The US put Saddam Hussein in power. And Bin Laden. How come we only care about tyranny in oil rich countries?

[@lontegels8780]

Best political interview in years by both Bolton and CBS anchor.

[@HenriNigro]

Bolton's lies cost us 6 trillion in the Iraqi war / I've had quite enough of that crapola

[@lontegels8780]

CBS anchor is Robert Kosta (sp)

[@John_X_77]

This guy loves war as far as he doesn’t have to participate. He’s a warhawk who dodged the Vietnam war. With that being said I think he’s right on point about the situation in Ukraine.

[@ethanweeter2732]

Bolton might be a Warhawk, but Ukraine needs to win. Russia should not be negotiated with because we cannot let Russia get away with taking away Ukrainian territory.

[@MichaelOfficial_]

well said

[@donkeyssuck]

I don't think I want to trust I lifer bureaucrat of government service...he's a cog in the industrial military complex gears

[@emintey]

In past instances Bolton's hawkishness has been innapropriate...in this case as you say he is right on point. Bolton is a smart guy and it's time we listen to him.

[@donkeyssuck]

@@emintey mmmmm....not so sure I wanna trust him again....he's in this as a career bureaucrat and his web of connections need to be examined a lil closer imho

[@juliadavis3607]

Bolton is the MAIN MAN FOR STARTING COUPS ISN'T HE. I DON'T LIKE THIS. OLD MAN!!

[@dabblerdeluxe775]

pot calling the kettle black

[@java4653]

"Up next, We asked traitorous criminal John Bolton his opinion on other traitorous criminals."

[@wickedcabinboy]

@Java - remind us please of the actions of John Bolton that amount to treason.

[@andrew_owens7680]

@@wickedcabinboy He refused to testify about the treason he witnessed.

[@java4653]

@@wickedcabinboy Typical cowardly, UnAmerican conservative: "Iraq? War on Terror? Donald Trump? Never heard of that stuff, I think the Democrats are to blame though". You just admitted you are not a Patriot. COVID killers, coup losers, Putin Pals.

[@ccdogpark]

All he is doing is pointing out the obvious, genius. Anyone with an ounce of sense would come to the same conclusion.

[@Mr.Monta77]

@@ccdogpark you sure down sound like that.

[@larsmichael7162]

I remember Lindsay Graham saying something similar in 2016 (“He doesn’t represent my party,” Graham said in the old clip. “I think he’s a cook, I think he’s crazy, I think he’s unfit for office,” he said in another.), but did the GOP do anything about it?

[@donkeyssuck]

And a damn shame we didn't vet Biden and his history

[@kyleciancio765]

that was fantastic journalism and John Bolton is actually very knowledgeable and smart. never thought i would say that lol

[@wolfganghasenmaier8350]

Aaaawww such a sweet lobbyist of the war industry...you have ever been with war victims, sweetie? Have you?

[@Chano601]

He's a war monger

[@Handlethis342]

As a conservative, I think the current Republican Party is too dangerous to be the majority of either house or chamber. Sensible Republicans have lost their way, rationalizing radical members and acting obtuse therefore leaving the entire party unserious at best and dangerous at worse.

[@mtadams2009]

For the life of me I don’t understand what crazy rabbit hole my old Republican Party has gone down. Just crazy town.

[@user-in7jw9ik4c]

Ugh this guy...bye bye ..

[@grandpaissues4156]

I'd like to see Bolton suit up and spend a few months on the front lines of every single war he always loves.

[@blueshirtman8875]

Why would you say he loves war and not loves peace? Russia invaded ,end of story.

[@howardhdavidson]

Unlike so many in politics today , this guy know his foreign policy and talks sense , not just focused on political points . A very balanced view . He certainly would make a incomparable president to Trump .

[@davidlafleche1142]

Nobody is good enough, because they refuse to pull out of the global economy and refuse to isolate the USA from the rest of the world.

[@Jim1468]

what planet have you been living on?

[@vernonchikchadwick8187]

I wouldn't vote for Bolton if there was a better Democratic candidate, but I still think that his demeanor has aged well through the storms and travesties of the GOP. I fault him, though, for not standing up to Trump, for not testifying at the impeachment trial, but he remains more serious, more straightforward, more Reason unaffected by cheap political calculation than the other Republicans. For clear, logical, principled speaking skills, Bolton is exemplary. And for that very reason Bolton won't receive much support in the party because the GOP base only wants cultural warriors, cons and showmen. Thus the ideal presidential candidate for 2024 in the GOP is George Santos.

[@cameronsteele4327]

He is a war pig

[@vernonchikchadwick8187]

@@cameronsteele4327 That's right, fry him like bacon and you can put that on a bumper sticker.

[@JordantotheJ]

All hail George Santos, our Lord and Savior

[@DVD927]

Bingo lol

[@Woburn-RoxburyMedia]

Compared to the other Amateur primates in the DJT Oval Office/Administration, he at least has hard limits/stands he takes regarding the utter insanity which reigned in the former DJT Administration.

[@zacharyheck6453]

We need more long form interviews like this and hard questions.

[@Nic1Moreno]

Ask Bolton why he didn't testify at the first impeachment...this is a man who is the first in the Trump administration to withhold info for a tell all book..l

[@radkahunter2908]

Where are the hard questions? Bolton is saying things questionable 🤨…..

[@zacharyheck6453]

@Radka Hunter yeah you're right. I was just saying in the future have more long interviews and hard questions.

[@Nic1Moreno]

@Ride On Time  why ?? You hate reading?

[@mf7482]

I do think that Robert Costa is the best interviewer. Every question he posed to John Bolton was the hard question that other network Sunday interviewers either don't get close to asking, or the lead the guest into the answer. Robert Costa, always did a very good job at PBS on the show he hosted, Washington Week.

[@josephsarh4193]

He is so right. American should have given these things in the beginning.

[@EricBrunoBorgman]

I remember when the national news wouldn't touch this guy with a ten foot pole! Pretty funny!

[@pqpodpierrequibell2647]

Wow! I'm British and I'd vote for him! Succinct answers demonstrating integrity and direction.

[@jeffbeck8993]

I'd vote for him, because, WOW!, I'm British. There, I fixed that for you. Welcome, luv.

[@brianbozo2447]

OK And let's go to the hospital now and finish your lobotomy!

[@ChrisBear1989]

He's a warhawk though. So you'd be a fool.

[@jacobabraham14]

That’s the problem with this country. It’s not the Americans who wants to and vote in US elections 😂

[@dedankamande7718]

I'm a Democrat but love this man so much...

[@sophocles8761]

It is a strange feeling -

[@michaellaurella3109]

Bolton needs to take a hike.

[@apolloforabetterfuture4814]

"Let's get a blood thirsty monster's opinion on the matter" the media literally every single day.

[@drumtwo4seven]

OK LET'S GO BABBITT 🐑 RIOT FREE SINCE JAN 6 21 THANKS TO CHUMP 🤡

[@michellemugrauer8879]

FJB

[@twilajohnson2313]

To even imply that the Biden/Pence document cases are similar to what Trump did is disingenuous at best.

[@jisundergroundfornow2548]

That's bc it's part 2 of the three D's of the MAGA playbook... Deflect blame. It's a shiny red meat for the MAGA base.

[@andrewkevalaitis2684]

The Biden documents case is far far worse! He was VP and had no right to declassify, so he was basically smuggling those documents out and storing them as if they were his kids high school papers or old baseball cards. Biden also had documents related to China and Ukraine, both countries from which his son Hunter was receiving huge money for while his dad was VP! Connect the dots for Christ’s sake!🤯

[@jisundergroundfornow2548]

@@andrewkevalaitis2684 Why don't you gain a little education for Christ Sakes... Let me school you on how wrong your statement is? Why aren't you saying the same thing about VP Mike Pence? Did Mike Pence smuggled these docs the same way President Biden did? Did the former president gave Mike Pence classification authority? NO! President Obama signed an executive order in 2009, you can look it up, that gave Vice President BIden authority to declassify? Ya'll are so desperate have a twisted obsession with Hunter Biden, but failed to use Jared Kushner and the $1bil saudi deal that he sold us out to the Saudis for. Now again the same question? What about Mike Pence for Christ Sakes! Get an education first, and learn rather than just replying on Fox "news" entertainment Propa talking points!

[@tomsenft7434]

Well, they ARE similar because all 3 cases include classified documents taken to private places. They differ in magnitude.

[@jisundergroundfornow2548]

@@tomsenft7434 How are they similar? Classified docs were taken.... and a former president thinks they were keepsakes, and failed to return them. Pence and Biden both immediately returned theirs.

[@brianbozo2447]

This guy advocating war but avoided the draft to go to Vietnam

[@ChristopherFynn001]

Did he have bone-spurs too?

[@percivalgooglyeyes6178]

He was smart, like Trump.

[@kn9ioutom]

TODAY THE GOP CONGRESS IS ANOTHER GOP DISASTER !!

[@rollsroycenetwork1221]

Trump supporters won’t listen. Lol. They’ll call Bolton a RINO and then proceed to keep losing 💀

[@TheCommunicationCoach]

"Willful stupidity" are their keywords; not that they're aware of it or can pronounce them.

[@Brando23Commando]

@@TheCommunicationCoach Why can't democrats take responsibility for the mess they have created? It's always someone else's fault. You have all the answers. No matter what anyone says that's backed up with proof. Everyone who doesn't exactly agree with you people is called an extremist eliminating any room for dialogue. Aka(That's not true... That don't count... But, it's different.. bigot bigot! You're just racist... extremist! )

[@Onehitwonder828]

Joe Biden is a corrupt, old, demented puppet, and he has a creepy thing for little girls. It's Americans who keep losing. If you support Biden, it says a lot about you, your own character, and your opinions.

[@cameronsteele4327]

Why do Democrats love war so much?Does it line their pockets? And don't give me that we have to save the world BS. I've heard that for 62 years.

[@cameronsteele4327]

Killing babies and American service men seems to be big in your democrat party. Death is all around you.

[@CC-xi5mz]

I would absolutely love to see him debate Trump!

[@markg.7865]

Trump will just say what he always says....lies!

[@chuckd7423]

Trump is not big on debates. He likes to put on a one man show to a captive aiudience at his loud and raucous rallies, but he doesn't like to be put on the spot by political rivals on the debate stage. In fact, Trump didn't participate in any debates leading up to the 2020 republican primary election, and I seriously doubt that he would debate Bolton either.

[@bobbybob3865]

That would be unfair, for John Bolton to battle someone as defenseless as Donald Trump.

[@docadams7099]

I call him Donald Grump.

[@bobbybob3865]

@@docadams7099 Whatever he's called, it would be unfair for a knowledgeable American adult to be allowed to debate someone who has two lips tied behind his back.

[@CB-Review]

I enjoyed listening

[@RogerMillerInVA]

I can't believe this, but I appreciated every bit of this.

[@jimbrown2350]

Shl

[@janiekcarney5482]

Democracy is the objective.

[@josephtemple1667]

Ukraine is not a democracy. The Zelensky regime outlaws opposition parties, shut down media outlets that are critical of his policies and has gone so far as to shut down the Orthodox Church.

[@johngaudet6316]

45 thinks it's dictatorship. 🤣🤣🤣🤭🤭🤭🤣🤣🤣🤭🤭🤣🤣🤣🤭🤭

[@tflg3257]

No, it's not.

[@jtempleton1465]

I appreciate Mr. Bolton's perspective and experience in military matters.

[@brodyjames4126]

Mr. Bolton is a fascinating man to follow over my life. Politics aside

[@Blackgents]

Sarcasm

[@brodyjames4126]

@@Blackgents Nope straight talk as an Independent. I don't expect anything but to be buried for this comment. But Trump is going to regret Bolton

[@Henry.58]

Bolton has never seen a war he didn't approve of !

[@CoolGobyFish]

let me guess, he never even served in the millitary)))) let someone die

[@seedAndc]

I like john bolton so much..!!^^ You make me happy 😊..!!! From free democracy of korea 🇰🇷..!!

[@55dionysus]

Bolton gives clear intelligent answers , I disagree with his war mentality . This is how people of power should explain their position even if I think they're wrong .

[@uwezo86]

This guy is very knowledgeable. Answers questions right away without hesitation. Great journalism.

[@BbBb-cd3qt]

Warmongers

[@splashmt99]

Of course a warmonger would think we are moving too slow.

[@ruthnovena40]

This says all one needs to know Former NSA.

[@adams4244]

Bolton has never seen a situation that he couldn't make worse with an endless military engagement.

[@Rosasplaying53]

Bolton's opinion is absolutely irrelevant.

[@javtimestwo]

Never trust a former president who wears Jim Bakker’s haircut and Tammy Faye’s makeup.

[@bobbybob3865]

Have you heard that Jimmy Hoffa was finally found--under Tammy Faye's makeup.

[@Pamela-dj2mx]

Mr. Bolton you did not ask the question.....soooooooo typical of politicians..... REALLY?.....Where is your COURAGE?

[@martincicchino1228]

John Bolton's ideas on foreign and military policy makes a lot of sense.

[@RickMentore]

Mike Pompeo biggest problem is Mike Pompeo and hypocrisy!

[@Justme-jq2np]

I am so glad Bolton has nothing to do with government

[@christianm7294]

This warmonger never stops. Crazy!

[@kareyrose]

Thank you, Mr. Bolton, to say you will consider coming in to save our Republic!

[@aaroncross8063]

karey im curious would you vote for Bolton over Biden?

[@jisundergroundfornow2548]

He didn't save our Republic..... he let nuclear secrets go into the hands of the former president compromising our national security. You should have been the one to call out the former president for his crimes during his tenure!

[@kareyrose]

@@jisundergroundfornow2548 I said consider, he said he would consider running, he seems the best bet on the Republican ticket, unless Liz Cheney runs, thus far

[@jisundergroundfornow2548]

@@kareyrose Nah..... Any one who didn't speak out against the president's criminal actions is not a liable candidate in my books. Kinzinger and Cheney on the other hand, I will switch parties and vote for them... But if we have his cabinet running against each other, shows how divided the Republican party, and don't trust the florida conman to run for anything. That's not a sign of unity.

[@paulathepoodlelover]

@@aaroncross8063 Yes in a heart beat. I'm a lifelong Democrat but I wasn't for Biden either. I was physically ill for more than 4 years when the orange toddler beat Hillary. I realized that yes, the orange toddler had help from Russia on Facebook and no one else seemed to see it. It took a political scientist to see it? Yes, that's me but NO, others were simply deluded from the beginning by the orange toddler because he'd been on a TV show. Yes, I'd change my party affiliation to assist Bolton get the nomination from the GOP in the primaries and vote for him over Biden, who needs to retire but what Democrat could or would do as well as Biden on the national front? Not Gov. Newsome, he's so disliked in his own state (CA) that they had to have a referendum on him. Not VP Harris, she's more disliked that Gov. Newsome. Where are the Kennedys when we need them? That's who the Democrats need right now.

[@janiekcarney5482]

We need fines for every document and every day those files remain out at departure. I’m sure the other former representatives have documents too. Search them all.

[@ccdogpark]

Yawn

[@jaredchilders3781]

They found Grandpa Joe. I haven't saw Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in ages.

[@Saturday8pm]

Where was The Broom when Chump ran amok? Dead Silence. 👎

[@eric2500]

Thanks for the long form interview, it is always nice to get thoughts, rather than clickbait-quotes taken out of context. But there always fools who decide someone who sounds a little bit saner than the NUTS becomes an instant hero and the next president. STOP THE CELEBRITY WORSHIP!

[@morrylauder7534]

Too long winded for most attention spans.

[@billthomason217]

Are you talking about Lori Loughlin or who with the comment about "celebrity worship"?

[@controlyourself806]

U are great man John I respect you and your opinion

[@victoriap3832]

Why is CBS interviewing John Bolton?

[@deedeeindustrialsuperprecision]

Bolton is right, he and the rest of the rinos are toast!

[@thomasm514]

He calls it... the Alliance side. This guy is speaking in world war terms. This is why people call him a hawk.

[@Thekarlskorner]

Who cares what John Bolton says. He and his former boss are not worth the time to listen to.

[@danagadberry5129]

Never heard that!!!

[@Rami-Jarrah]

you can tell Bolton also has documents at home

[@CH-cd5um]

John Bolton wouldn't be my first choice for president, but I would certainly vote for Bolton over Mike Pompeo.

[@jeffbeck8993]

Gawd, that's a low bar, amigo. 😞

[@tonykickerkomp1653]

Both suck

[@57highland]

@@jeffbeck8993 It's worse than a low bar. It's actually no choice whatsoever.

[@Amick44]

Easily.

[@janiekcarney5482]

I trust Pence and Biden. But not Trump. He refused to return them.

[@janiekcarney5482]

Yes. Disappointed in the Republican response to Trump.

[@fastcharger3314]

We can only pray that happens!!!!

[@truthleaker222]

The Devil’s greatest trick is convincing people that they are not his target.

[@JiveDadson]

They ain't no debil, dude.

[@truthleaker222]

@@JiveDadson You can’t write English, Dude.

[@thorm197]

I think that Bolton gives an incorrect, or incomplete analysis regarding the “tank” decision. The fact that the decision is made now has no effect on the Russian offense is probably wrong. The announcement of the decision will invariably put pressure on their plans, and potentially force them to begin prematurely. This could force Russian forces to repeat the problem of sending I’ll-trained soldiers. Additionally, the United States has a vested interest in not to make such decisions lightly or hastily. The history of American warfare seems to show that we are rarely prepared for the blowback of things.

[@jeffcampbell1555]

Well, that was astonishingly frank. I hope Bolton gets in and wins nomination. Not likely, but at least he's clear-eyed about getting his party back on track.

[@mamdouhmorsy277]

German said we will send after the US send ,, American said we will send after the German send 🤣🤣

[@bobbybob3865]

Are you trying to point out a lack of decisiveness?

[@americansfortruthandjustic7504]

A very clear description of the situation and what needs to be done. Bravo Bolton!

[@twilde3754]

Completely agree with Bolton! -- We are late getting to the Ukrainian fight, but now that we are there, let's get the job done. Let's quit *ucking around --

[@catcrue9656]

Hate to say it but Bolton nails it pretty hard right here... We should listen to him, he is making some great points...

[@aaroncross8063]

It costs nothing to throw mud from the cheap seats, which is why I never listen to these people. Funny when they fight over their books.

[@martyfivars971]

The Republicans need Bolton as nominee!

[@laurabartoletti6412]

🥀 Tyre Nichols

[@OpenRoader]

The only thing I want, is to read Trump's obituary!

[@o2lakowski]

Ouch, be kind.

[@justintyme2451]

11,780 times.

[@killawofe]

@@o2lakowski Nah

[@OpenRoader]

@@marypack7313 Time for the next generation to choose their destiny

[@tflg3257]

Keep waiting.

[@peterwhite7428]

Bolton never met a conflict he didn’t want to inflame

[@abdisalangure3599]

If this bolting guy is the type of NSA America has , then America is doomed .what a clueless NSA advisor.....No wonder America has been messing in their foreign policy for the last 40 years or so .

[@davedon260]

JB is really a no nonsense guy.

[@eric2500]

While it is nice to hear Mr. Bolton assert his loyalty to the Constitution, I would not expect he'd have anything other than the same pro torture policies that he had during the Bush administration. Go fix the GOP, Mr. Ambassador. See you - and them - in 15 years.

[@ahumanbeing1815]

Lost ALL respect for Bolton, after he refused to call out Trump. We had to wait until Bolton wrote his book and his $1 million book advance. He's in it for himself!

[@richardvirgen49]

how much money did they give this guy to say that

[@Richard-do5vo]

I hate this...crap. I'm finding myself agreeing with most of what this guest is saying ( granted he had his most reasonable mind set going in full view) but , even good surprises can be stressful. I may have to regroup. Great point about Japan! Excellent overall interview. I agree with him in principle on Iran as well. But any assistance from us might have to be so well designed and carried out, like at least pretending to be a passive participant. It's these kind of tentacle reaches around the world( especially if gone awry) leading to ugly and dangerous anti American sentiment that blows up in our faces twenty years from now because we were careless with the lives in other nations, may not not be something strategists or even diplomats need to consider..but someone should. And without being labeled scared or weak for doing so

[@lancejohnson417]

G 1:06

[@FisherCatProductions]

Give the Devil his due...

[@Heavy_Distortion]

Love him or hate him Bolton is the real deal. I never doubt Bolton's selfless patriotism.

[@regularSenseAppeal]

This aggression will not stand..... man!

[@pintogallo]

The GOP wants to do what they failed to accomplish on January 6

[@campion77]

Please take your same masterfully strategic approach - and apply it to the fight for climate, voting, civil, reproductive rights.

[@mortvid]

Go feed your cats

[@mz1130]

I don't care for John Bolton politically, but, he is a real republican and could pull that party back together. Not a bad thing.

[@theman44ful]

Honestly agree. He spoke clearly and intelligently.

[@eric2500]

You don't want a SLIGHTLY LESS militaristic blood thirsty leader for the GOP? Like Ms. Cheney? I don't want or trust Republicans in government for a long long time.

[@couerl]

Pretty rich Bolton talking about Pompeo's political aspirations when he himself would love nothing more than to run. HE is unfit for the role.