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H.R. McMaster Out – Bolton In
Hardliner John Bolton will replace H.R. McMaster as President Trump’s National Security Advisor, his third in 15 months.
I am pleased to announce that, effective 4/9/18, @AmbJohnBolton will be my new National Security Advisor. I am very thankful for the service of General H.R. McMaster who has done an outstanding job & will always remain my friend. There will be an official contact handover on 4/9.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 22, 2018
Media Matters just posted this montage of Bolton advocating for war:
John Bolton, Trump’s reported pick for national security adviser, has a record of warmongering, bigotry, and pushing conspiracy theories https://t.co/Brfp4vp6rA pic.twitter.com/TBwUEe0TLu
— Media Matters (@mmfa) March 22, 2018
Seven days ago, almost to the hour:
Just spoke to @POTUS and Gen. H.R. McMaster – contrary to reports they have a good working relationship and there are no changes at the NSC.
— Sarah Sanders (@PressSec) March 16, 2018
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