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One Decision

Trump National Security Advisor's Warning About His Return to Office

Sep 28, 2023
Ambassador John Bolton, former National Security Advisor, discusses the challenges and concerns of a potential second Trump term, the potential impact of a Trump 2.0 presidency on international relations, the dynamics between Taiwan and China, the need for increased military spending, and the exploration of a historical parallel to Donald Trump.
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Quick takeaways

  • President Trump's lack of thorough reading of intelligence briefings and dominance in conversations hindered effective decision-making during Bolton's time as national security advisor.
  • A second Trump term could lead to severe damage with his disregard for institutions, erosion of trust in intelligence agencies, and potential impact on international alliances.

Deep dives

The Trump administration's lack of focus on intelligence briefings

During his time as national security advisor, John Bolton reveals that President Trump did not read intelligence briefings thoroughly and often dominated the conversation, giving his own opinions on global matters.

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