John Bolton discusses possible 2024 bid, Trump investigations

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton told CBS News he is still considering a 2024 presidential bid. In an interview with CBS News Chief Election & Campaign Correspondent Robert Costa, Bolton said it would be a "danger" to the country if former President Donald Trump is reelected.
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[@Vicki_Aussie_Girl]

Don't forget Bolton was one person who could have had trump impeached ..he didn't cause if his book. Stuff Bolton

[@JimmyTheGreek2000]

Why is CBS giving air-time to "Johny" ? He is very late in the game and when he could have acted, he did nothing at all ! He did not testify in Congress about the very facts that he presented in his tell-all book!

[@maysville3815]

He's got to be out of his mind. He should write another book about presidential crimes he was aware of but didn't report at the time. Don't waste your time, bud.

[@iouel]

At the very least he'll shed a light on the pompous recklessness of Trump, like a bull in a china shop, with an armfull of stolen military documents!!

[@-danR]

The only going for Bolton is his voice. But that's not a _presidential_ voice. And visually, he's the closest thing there is belonging to 19th century portrait painting hanging in a university hallway.

[@PhilipADitko]

Oh STFU, if Bolton was doing this for money, he could've chosen to work in private sector rather than president.

[@joekerr2879]

Bolton is a legend in his own mind ! Seriously his chance of becoming the GOP Presidential nominee is ZERO ! Get real, Yosemite Sam !

[@joso5554]

Although he speaks with caution and chosen words as one would expect from an ambassador, he is pretty straightforward about Traitor nr. 1. GOP must be kind of embarrassed as they seem reluctant to throwing him out. I doubt that he will run, though, as he would not get much attention anyway.

[@maxhutchinson3485]

***"War criminal rants about china incoherently"*** is the correct title.

[@PhilipADitko]

Source?

[@maxhutchinson3485]

@@PhilipADitko better described as a black-pilled, death-worshipping ghoul drenched in the blood of Muslim children. Is that clear enough?

[@kbstrong429]

I think foreign policy is of utmost importance in these times.

[@donnewton7858]

"Utmost" "utmost is the adjective that indicates that something is of the greatest degree, number, or amount or farthest or most distant. Upmost is the adjective for conveying that something is at the highest or in the most prominent position. As its spelling suggests, upmost describes things that are up high. This notion of being the highest may be confused by some with being the greatest, which, in turn, leads to erroneous use of upmost when utmost is called for. Utmost is the correct word in phrases like "utmost importance" or "utmost respect." Utmost concerns degree; upmost concerns position." - Merriam Webster

[@shellysmith1037]

We don't have any under Biden so the next president likely does not need foreign policy either. Biden embarasses the country, embarasses the US. The next president could just say nothing and do better than Biden

[@kbstrong429]

@@donnewton7858 ok

[@donnewton7858]

@@kbstrong429 I like it when people correct me when I'm wrong, so that I'm never wrong again. Look at it like that.

[@kbstrong429]

@@donnewton7858 naw I will correct someone lol I appreciate it take care ✌🏼

[@margaretadams-oj6fw]

If Trump got in again it would be the end of our democracy.

[@ibfirehead]

Lol I’m voting for Trump !! Start crying now

[@mikewallace8087]

m.a. are you enjoying the condition of America right now? Open borders , killing drugs flowing in, child trafficing, record inflation , etc. ?

[@imperialmotoring3789]

I'm voting Trump. Ending your democracy would be great!

[@NoJersey]

Yea cause folks like this war monger and Desantis are so much better 🎉😂! Get over your hate. Stop with the marvel comic cult of Batman getting the Joker. The world isn't a good vs evil comic.

[@michaeljohnston980]

@@ibfireheadI love how you little victims who are still crying about an election that was stolen from you by the big bad snowflakes on the left tell those people on the left to go cry about things. 😂😂😂

[@jeffthomas6774]

John Bolton is the last person needed to discuss anything.

[@dalemartinez1086]

I like what John Bolton has said here.

[@nhungngo6103]

He knew a lot of under Trump, however he was silent to write a book.

[@jjgeoffphhcinkkllee]

he's a world-destroying criminal

[@josebocanegra4477]

🤦 This is getting too ridiculous: four-fifths of the creatures in, or who want to get in, the Republican presidential nomination process are best suited to be sports teams mascots than presidential candidates.

[@RickMentore]

"If there were pictures, graphs, charts that would seems to get his attention."

[@joso5554]

As long as there would not be too many of them, nor them be too complex. 🤡🤡

[@doncoyote73]

I loved picture books as a toddler. Nothing wrong with it. Uh. moment.

[@RickMentore]

@@doncoyote73 '"as a toddler, Nothing wrong with it."

[@juligrlee556]

Marjorie Taylor Green for Secretary of State, and Bobart or Gosart for top advisors for a Trump Administration would be likely and end our Democracy.

[@ibfirehead]

Joe Biden in office was the sign that it was the end of our democracy !!! This clown show makes Trumps administration look great !!

[@imperialmotoring3789]

I would vote for that. USA needs to retore our Constitutional Republic and end this "democracy" that is ruining our nation. MTG would be much better than Blinkin!

[@nhungngo6103]

@@imperialmotoring3789 ur out of mind! MtG always was a 🤡 in the House floor.

[@theresasigala]

Stupid people and our country will over come STUPIDITY!!!!! Trash is trash. Throw it away!!!!!!

[@imperialmotoring3789]

@@nhungngo6103 Of course she is! She is a woman and you are a homosexual man. I expect you to think that!

[@robertjones447]

Out there in some office is some other poor guy named "John Bolton." When asked by a co-worker why he doesn't change his name to something else, the put-upon worker balks, with, "No way! He's the one that sucks!"

[@joejohnson-vv6ip]

Talking about a real war monger!! This guy is a water boy for the defense industry.

[@TJCMN]

Every major country has some kind of defense industry. Of course there should be audits and oversight but Bolton being of the mentality to support it considering his background sort of goes without saying. In so far as the video goes, what did he actually say here which is so abhorrent?

[@imperialmotoring3789]

@@TJCMN Bolton is pushing war for profit, just like the Cheneys.

[@joejohnson-vv6ip]

It’s about to trust. We know he’s pro-war every time something comes up.

[@alvinsmith3998]

U said it man .time for this guy to shut the f up

[@jjgeoffphhcinkkllee]

@@TJCMN Bolton and especially Elliott Abrams and all those types need capital punishment

[@kds365]

Lol😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😮😮😮 oh he was serious. 😢thats sad.

[@SteffiReitsch]

So old Charlie Weaver testing the waters by announcing he might run. AAAHAHAHHAAH Fugettaboutit !

[@willgetbettereventually124]

He’s got to be kidding!! No way he will EVER be president

[@Uncommonsensetoo]

Why?? He is actually sensible enough that democrats may vote for him rather than Biden.

[@colleenpeck6347]

He is no Antony Blinken. Antony Blinken for President 2024!

[@electricdreamer]

So much for the dillusional guest

[@Aaronblkgt]

Why the war pig back on TV?

[@guillermoazul220]

Oh. My. God.

[@Ulysses.S.Grant.For.The.Union.]

My thoughts too lol. Would vote for him before trump but this dude speaks up after the damage was done,

[@SiKay3000]

How does trump or Biden get voted in when people like John Bolton could be president. Might not be mr charisma but at least he’s not a fruit cake or lost his marbles

[@jeffthomas6774]

“I saw the boxes.” Ok. Testify under oath, hold all responsible accountable.

[@mikewallace8087]

Many people have lied under oath or simply said they don't recall.

[@jimcarlson6157]

chapter 23 covers that

[@frederickmeens4586]

Prosecutors have to put Trump on the stand. Then again, he pretty much told us everything in his interviews...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 The prosecutors will use these interviews in the trial. Thank you Donald.

[@andrewfrazer8874]

A bathroom and golf course isn't a scif room

[@stevphenrose7820]

Jaw Jaw Jaw is better than War War War

[@rosalainez2674]

He is very important and well respected opinion

[@TANKS3V3N]

He is a neocon war hawk, and all he wants to do is start wars. Fact

[@Sinisterene]

I hate the mustachioed war pervert

[@donaldparlee8546]

Yes if it was in crayon lollol😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@rosalainez2674]

Thanks to much to Mr Bolton God bless him He really love his country our Country our Hears is bleeding cuz those included those republi an in congress destroying everyday pur we the people

[@user-ob8rn9fx9e]

This guys smart he makes good points hes just a bit to war hungry for me

[@robertodonnell1146]

I’d vote for him. He’s no nonsense.

[@relaxedsack1263]

We didnt go begging to china, our allies asked us to cool it down, its not worth raising the temp if it means losing allies im sorry

[@Justin0zzz]

Hope he runs, if there is a chance. Don’t think he is going to win tho

[@sonorangoodkarmacafe7251]

Why isn’t anybody talking about trumps connections to the Russian mafia? There’s so much information out there, and it’s so pertinent to what’s going on today?

[@mgers75]

You sound like the maga clowns yammering on about Hunter Biden. How bout we stick to the crimes with ironclad evidence and multiple recorded admissions?

[@ibfirehead]

What ???? You didn’t give it to mueller??? Why not ? He spent 43 million and couldn’t find anything and you had the information the whole time 😂

[@imperialmotoring3789]

There is not one bit of proof of Trump/Russia Collusion. LOTS of evidence of Biden selling USA out to China though.

[@NoJersey]

Huh?

[@azed1685]

haha😅what you smoking

[@perryjones6196]

Michael Bolton's Collab

[@austinconnor3611]

Well, it's clear Bolton isn't an acolyte of Ray Dalio.

[@anthonypham8118]

If I criminal I stowed something you never give me a job but trump did badly he still go election and run ????

[@frankhanson9260]

Wow!! I almost like john bolton after that. "would you support Trump if he's the Nominee...." - "Absolutely Not!" . I Love it....☺

[@mrgnevile968]

trump says about desantis mini-me? don't they both lack in foreign policy? don't they both have policies that are foreign in regards to our Nation's domestic welfare? don't they both want ideas against the majority rule concept? what is wrong with these two that they would tear down our National Society? isn't it terrible the terrible two?

[@davidcallender4223]

What a joke 😂😂😂😂😂😅

[@GTMemes]

😂😂😂😂😂 Rino

[@ghost4548]

Bolton!!! What a JOKE!

[@rosalainez2674]

Shame on her am admired her she was to 100 yes or not she see and saw him h o w is and she was doubt to said her important answer for USA in thecDe and Democracy

[@ibfirehead]

When we are over in their seas we are the one’s threatening

[@nhungngo6103]

I remind everyone Bolton knew a lot of things to write a book for sale.

[@briansanford1721]

"..there doing it with a show of force". I say that's so, and a BIG show of fentanyl!! 🤨

[@jamesberonja1539]

Hey John can't get any worse. Border wide open war in Europe. Hello are you awake?

[@michaelwells7348]

“ Trump Tweeted Nuclear Secrets ?? “ ~ OMG ~ He’s headed for the Pokie .... for sure....

[@R1GAMBLER]

☝🏻 WAR CRIMINAL

[@tylerkeller8869]

I'm not sure who has less integrity or believability. John Bolton or Donald Trump.

[@rramales1]

Both but he's right about the sociopath orange buffoon.

[@28105wsking]

Bolton is right. Disregard him at your peril!

[@besmartvoteblue2702]

@@28105wsking I"m liberal but for some strange reason I find Bolton very compelling. I liked his book a lot about trying to brief Trump and being unable to do so without dumbing the info down to a 5th grade level.

[@tylerkeller8869]

@@28105wsking That's true. To disregard Trump would be perilous. However he is not any different than Chris Christie, or Bill Barr. All three of these men attempted to jump off the Trump train before it derailed. And now they're doing the cable news circuits all the while pretending "I told ya so". None of them are immune and all have their hands dirty for creating this monster.

[@lyndamedley543]

Fat chance Bolton!

[@johntucker7063]

Robert Costa asks excellent questions.

[@joseaguilarjr660]

John Bolton 🤡🤡🤡

[@aliasrose]

A bid for what?

[@My2CentsYall]

Too Partisan!

[@rudygutierrez5328]

THIS CRAP DOES NOT HAVE A CHANCE IN HELL BECOMING PRESIDENT ANYTIME SOON ! " MAGA "

[@alvinsmith3998]

Jihn bolton for president. Dont make me laugh. China china china. John q adams quote "we should not go out into the world seeking monsters to destroy less we lose a sence of our own soul" end quote

[@nancywebb5774]

That was refreshing! A politician who actually directly answered questions! Most seem to skirt the question instead of directly answering it. I want direct answers and lose respect for any candidate who doesn't have the guts to unambiguously answer questions.

[@joso5554]

Well actually he is not a politician as he has never been elected to any official position. That’s probably why he is rather straightforward - although being an ambassador.

[@stavrospetrosrohn9188]

why his lips they move around when he lieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ??????? becouse he lieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ????

[@cpp1390]

Exactly when you can read a liar and a man with a grudge as well as an opportunity to make money for talking about trump, what stooge wouldn’t? The life long congressional leaders and people who have been in congress has already damaged our democracy that’s why they don’t want him and that’s why the newbies and young ones fight for him rather than against him. These people are to comfortable and they don’t want anyone messing that up like trump has. People don’t go after someone so hard u less they got something they want quieted or they want to overshadow and push doubt because that’s the easiest way to doop American people their brains are easily manipulated, distracted, and scared.

[@yammyyam1000]

ALL I'LL SAY TO JOHN BOLTON IS, GO AHEAD, MAKE TRUMP'S DAY 🖕

[@dennisgallear409]

It's so simple. Verbose

[@dennisgallear409]

Needs to be said. sorry

[@artemiomarifosque7927]

USA relations with India SHALL last forever as both are Democracies. This day is a turning point. TAKE HEED, China, Russia & the AMERICAn GOP. GOD BLESS MOVING FORWARD!

[@joekerr2879]

Definitely an Indian commenter! I can smell these skunks a mile away.

[@frisco21]

Bolton is smart and articulate and has an obviously good grasp of national security issues. I find myself agreeing with much of what he says, YET, despite this, I cannot ultimately respect him for the simple reason that he failed to use his influence to help get Trump impeached, instead preferring to salt away his knowledge for a fat book deal. That, in my view, makes Bolton little more than an opportunistic political hack.

[@StanfordLawyerLou]

I agree with everything you’ve said except for your conclusion that Bolton is “little more than an opportunistic political hack.” Few people should be defined only by their failures, even one as troubling as Bolton’s cowardice/greed in refusing to say what he knew about Trump when it most mattered. But as a Scoop Jackson Democrat (a concept you’ll be familiar with if you’re close to my age), I find myself drawn to Bolton’s potential candidacy despite his flaws because he has the knowledge, experience, strength of conviction, national-security priorities, foreign-policy chops, and clear-eyed view of America’s place in the world that we desperately need at a time when America is (and has been for at least the last six years) in decline and the world badly needs leadership on democracy and human rights and on the fight against Chinese, Russian, Iranian, and North Korean aggression. If Bolton runs. I’ll switch parties so I can vote for him in the Republican primary. I hope other Democrats who share my feelings do the same.

[@frisco21]

I would certainly agree that Bolton possesses the technical competence to serve as president (especially when compared to Trump), but his saber-rattling foreign policy views would, I fear, entangle the USA in yet further wars. Let's not forget that this man, Bolton, never met a military conflict he didn't like, or have a hand in.

[@StanfordLawyerLou]

@@simonebest6013 Some people refused to vote for Hillary because they had “principles” that wouldn’t permit them to overlook her failings, and what did it get us? Trump. Look, none of us is totally comfortable with Bolton’s itchy trigger finger, but if Trump is the alternative in the primary, voting for Bolton is a no-brainer (I think you might agree at least on that), and I’m afraid that Biden would lose to Trump in the general election for reasons too numerous to get into here. At least in a Biden-Bolton matchup, there’s little chance the result would do the unthinkable damage that a second Trump term would do, and I don’t buy that Bolton would necessarily get us into a war if he defeated Biden. Do you think China or Russia would continue to be as brazenly provocative as they have been during the Trump/Biden years if Bolton were president? Has Trump or Biden successfully deterred either North Korea or Iran from pursuing their nuclear ambitions, and in the case of North Korea, firing increasingly powerful test missiles at targets in Japan’s back yard? I also believe Biden procrastinated for so long before agreeing to send the tanks and now the aircraft to Ukraine that it has so urgently needed for the past year that I fear we’ve cost Ukraine its earliest and best opportunity to seize the momentum against Russia. Anyway, we seem to have similar principles; I just weigh them differently, and very few of mine are so absolute that they crowd out all the others. The world is a complex and dangerous place.

[@StanfordLawyerLou]

@@frisco21 I spoke in favor of much more than Bolton’s “technical competence” in my message.

[@jjgeoffphhcinkkllee]

Bolton and especially Elliott Abrams and all those types need capital punishment

[@juligrlee556]

Bolton has the most experience in the Republican Party on dealing on the international stage with people and government. I would love to see that knowledge put to work. I don't see anything he says that has optimal benefit for the most people in the US.

[@gah9742]

No more rich old farts. They are clueless as to what the average American needs.

[@imperialmotoring3789]

Bolton has TDS which makes him popular.

[@NoJersey]

War monger😢

[@Aust-NZ-SPandtheworld]

John Bolton would make an excellent President. He has a deep understanding of both the domestic and international scene. He's an experienced politician and respected ambassador.

[@cozmost]

John bolton is a war criminal who lied us i to wars that killed 1.5 million people.

[@filipmac5577]

Satan speaking

[@76133rconner]

Heyyyy, it's the popcorn guy

[@gavinmc5285]

🍿

[@scec1194]

A great conservative. I don't agree upon all his opinions, but he's direct, frank and always tries to be objective. Above all, a decent man

[@williampickering3221]

Mr. Bolton please run for president. The GOP and America needs you! 🇺🇸

[@imperialmotoring3789]

Yes, please run so Trump can make you look like a fool on the debate stage!

[@michaeljohnston980]

@@imperialmotoring3789Trump would not be hard to debate. Just put him on the spot and ask him to name an amendment other than the 1st or 2nd. Ask him if Frederick Douglas is alive or what his thoughts are on windmills causing cancer.

[@imperialmotoring3789]

@@michaeljohnston980 It's "Douglass", not Douglas" you ignorant racist.

[@Uncommonsensetoo]

He is actually one sensible Republican I could vote for. Some of the others like Trump and DeSantis are just scary.

[@jjgeoffphhcinkkllee]

Bolton and especially Elliott Abrams and all those types need capital punishment

[@skiflyguy]

I would absolutely support John Bolton for President, without hesitation. He is the first candidate that really excites my sense of hope.

[@imperialmotoring3789]

Trump has my vote. Hopefully the election won't be rigged again.

[@IAm-NotHear]

You're not American

[@imperialmotoring3789]

@@IAm-NotHear You're not a man.

[@Uncommonsensetoo]

Well, we'll just have to hope that most Americans are smarter than you are.

[@maltlickytexas]

@@imperialmotoring3789Pfft.

[@dennisgallear409]

Bravo Mr. Bolten.

[@stavrospetrosrohn9188]

what a lie xaxaxax is this ajokeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@johnsun2416]

he got my vote.

[@ashrafkandeel4933]

L❤ve Trump

[@MANZANOADRIAN]

You love crime

[@ashrafkandeel4933]

First go educate yourself before you comment

[@briansanford1721]

"He didn't read the daily security briefs." We all know trumpy is BIG on reading, right? By the way, exactly WHERE is his presidential library gonna be built? I believe it's behind schedule and which of HIS "books" will be included? Gotta go now for my annual disinfectant injection for covid and the the UV suppository. Chao! Tee-he, SHEESH!?!

[@blakestoweyoutub1000]

John Bolton looks like one of those Is marionettes or puppets that Is comedians use

[@jamoin4310]

Out next US President!

[@James-ny6tn]

Blinkin looked like he got drilled from behind. Who cares bolt is clown