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The Room Where It Happened
A White House Memoir
Book • 2020
In this memoir, John Bolton provides a detailed and critical account of his time as National Security Advisor to President Donald Trump.
Bolton describes a presidency marked by chaos, where Trump's decisions were largely driven by reelection calculations, often at the expense of national security and international relations.
The book covers various foreign policy issues, including dealings with North Korea, China, Russia, and Iran, as well as domestic conflicts and the tumultuous environment within the Trump Administration.
Bolton also discusses the impeachment proceedings and his own experiences with Trump's erratic behavior and lack of impulse control.
Bolton describes a presidency marked by chaos, where Trump's decisions were largely driven by reelection calculations, often at the expense of national security and international relations.
The book covers various foreign policy issues, including dealings with North Korea, China, Russia, and Iran, as well as domestic conflicts and the tumultuous environment within the Trump Administration.
Bolton also discusses the impeachment proceedings and his own experiences with Trump's erratic behavior and lack of impulse control.
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Mentioned by Vincent Oshana as a book where John Bolton reveals information about Trump.

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CNN's Jim Acosta Gets DESTROYED, Ellison's Cancer Vaccine, Obamas Divorcing? | PBD Podcast | Ep. 538
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im Zusammenhang mit Trumps China-Politik und Menschenrechtsfragen.

Gordon Repinski

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Die Trump-Story
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as books he has been reading about the Trump administration.


Rory Stewart

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341. Biden vs. Trump: A fight for the future of Ukraine
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, quoting John Bolton's statement in the new forward to the paperback edition about a retribution presidency.

Ali Velshi

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Trump's DOJ releases audio of Maxwell interview as House lawmakers get first batch of Epstein Files
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in reference to the controversy surrounding its publication and Trump's attempts to block it.


Ben Shapiro

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Ep. 2265 - STILL WINNING: Trump’s DC Crime Triumph PLUS Court Kills $500M Anti-Trump Judgment
Mentioned as John Bolton's memoir, which the Trump administration contended was full of classified information.

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The FBI Is Putting The Deep State On Notice | Episode 109
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in reference to John Bolton's handling of classified information.

Libby Emmons

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Trump FBI Raids John Bolton Amid Classified Docs Investigation w/ William Wolfe
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in the context of the FBI raid on John Bolton's home and office.

John Podhoretz

Matt Continetti


Christine Rosen

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Cracker Barrel Crack-Up
Mentioned by Speaker 3 from the Trump team when discussing possible national security importance.

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1793 - "Retribution"
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as the memoir in which John Bolton allegedly disclosed classified information, leading to an FBI raid.


Mike Baker

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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 22nd, 2025: Russia Strikes An American Target In Ukraine & FBI Raids John Bolton
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, referring to John Bolton's book about his time in the Trump administration.


Rich Lowry

Episode 309: Lawfair Revisited
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regarding John Bolton's handling of classified information and the need for government clearance.

Elliot Williams

Why The FBI Searched John Bolton’s Home And Office
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in relation to the criminal inquiry into Bolton’s alleged disclosure of national secrets.


Saagar Enjeti

8/22/25: BREAKING: FBI RAIDS John Bolton, Mayhem At Dem Townhall, Israel Admits 83% Civilian Deaths
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when discussing the investigation into whether he included classified information in the book.


Shane Harris

What the John Bolton Raid Means
Mentioned as a memoir recounting John Bolton's time as national security advisor that was very critical of Donald Trump.

Episode 4625: FBI Raid Boltons Home; The Rule Of Don
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when discussing Trump's private thoughts on dictators in the region, as recounted in Bolton's book.

Carolina Jiménez Sandoval

What Trump’s Return Means for Latin America
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, referring to the clearance process for those with access to classified secrets.


Steve Clemens

The News Roundup For August 22, 2025
Referenced by Stephen Bannon when discussing public corruption in connection to John Bolton.

Episode 4728: Trump's Maximalist Strategy; Pause To Ukraine Peace Efforts
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as a memoir where John Bolton writes vividly about the president's policies and style.


Shane Harris

What Next | What the John Bolton Raid Means
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in a segment called "Books That Didn't Age Well."


Bill Maher

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