Former National Security Advisor John Bolton, known for his hawkish foreign policy stances, has publicly criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to nominate Kash Patel as the next FBI Director.
Bolton’s remarks reflect lingering bitterness following his dismissal from the Trump administration in 2019, a split that has fueled his ongoing critiques of the former president’s policies and decisions.
In September 2019, Trump removed Bolton from his position as National Security Advisor, citing significant disagreements on key policy issues. Announcing the decision, Trump said:
“I informed John Bolton last night that his services are no longer needed at the White House. I disagreed strongly with many of his suggestions, as did others in the Administration, and therefore I asked John for his resignation, which was given to me this morning. I thank John very much for his service. I will be naming a new National Security Advisor next week.”
Since then, Bolton has been an outspoken critic of Trump, frequently attacking his leadership and policies. The nomination of Kash Patel to head the FBI has provided Bolton with a new platform for criticism.
In a strongly worded statement, Bolton lambasted Patel’s nomination, comparing him to Soviet secret police chief