John Bolton

Another mechanism stopping Israel from defending against terrorists - opinion

Vance’s proposal isn’t “deconfliction.” Instead, it is a mechanism to limit Israel’s ability to respond while Hezbollah pursues conflict.

The Iranian delegation led by Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of the Parliament of Iran (center) arrives to meet with the Pakistani delegation led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (not pictured) on June 21, 2026 in Obbuergen, Switzerland.
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton listens to a question from a student at the John F. Kennedy Jr Forum at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, September 29, 2025.

Justice Dept to seek indictment of ex-national security adviser Bolton, person familiar says

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FBI searches former Trump adviser Bolton's home, source says

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Former Trump advisor Bolton: Opportunity for Israel to destroy Iran nuclear program


Washington Watch: Is Trump outsourcing foreign policy to Riyadh?

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo takes part in a meeting with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, September 18, 2019

Trump picks hostage negotiator O'Brien for top security job

"I have worked long & hard with Robert. He will do a great job!" Trump wrote on Twitter.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence talk with State Department Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Robert O'Brien (R) during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S. March 6, 2019

John Bolton returns to PACs and endorses 5 incumbents

After being fired from the Trump administration, John Bolton has re-entered the political arena and returned to overseeing the John Bolton PAC and the John Bolton Super PAC.

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton

The Tell: Bolton is out, Trump’s next foreign policy moves anyone’s guess

Donald Trump’s foreign policy often seems as dependent on his personal likes, insecurities and feelings on a given day as it does on an overarching philosophy.

White House national Security Advisor John Bolton listens as U.S. President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, U.S., August 16, 2018

Is Netanyahu’s annexation talk payback for Trump’s new Iran policy?

Bolton’s departure, coming on the heels of Trump’s comments about meeting Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, is one more ominous sign for Netanyahu.

Benjamin Netanyahu announces that if reelected, he will extend Israeli sovereignty over the Jordan Valley, September 10 2019

Trump considering easing sanctions on Iran, fired John Bolton for opposing him

"We'll see what happens," Trump told reporters at the White House when asked about the possibility the United States would ease up on its "maximum pressure" campaign.

Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump

What does John Bolton’s departure mean for Israel?

The most immediate source of disagreement between Bolton and Trump appeared to be Afghanistan.

John Bolton met with his Russian counterpart, Nikolai Patrushev, and Israel’s National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat.

Muslim civil rights group ‘appalled’ by John Bolton’s interim replacement

“While we welcome the resignation of John Bolton, who has a long track record of promoting anti-Muslim policies and associating with hate groups, we cannot simply replace one Islamophobe with another

Student watches the Republican presidential debate at the CAIR office (REUTERS/Jason Redmond)

Tensions over Afghan talks ended with Bolton's exit-sources

Trump's pursuit of a dialogue with Taliban leaders over the future of Afghanistan proved to be a bridge too far.

Members of a Taliban delegation leave after peace talks with Afghan senior politicians in Moscow, May 30, 2019

A cooler breeze wafting over from DC? - analysis

With Bolton's dismissal, Netanyahu is losing a strong advocate in Trump's inner circle who would amplify his arguments.

Prime Minister Benjmain Netanyahu (R) meets US National Security Adviser John Bolton (L), January 6th, 2019