Donald Trump on John Bolton Raid: 'I Know Nothing About It'
Associated PressAugust 22, 20251 min15,099 views
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- 🎙️ Donald Trump stated he has "nothing about" the FBI raid on John Bolton's home and office, having only seen it on television.
- 🗣️ He described Bolton as a "low life" and "not a smart guy", suggesting Bolton's past actions led to unnecessary conflict.
Bolton's Role and Trump's Perspective
- 🎯 Trump acknowledged Bolton served a purpose when hired, particularly in influencing decisions regarding bombings in the Middle East.
- 🤫 He characterized Bolton as someone who generally avoids speaking but will criticize Trump when given the opportunity.
- 🌍 Trump also mentioned that foreign countries would yield to his demands when Bolton was present, due to a perceived threat of conflict.
Law Enforcement and Information
- ⚖️ When asked if the DOJ would brief him, Trump indicated they likely would, but he expressed a preference not to be involved in the details.
- 🏛️ He stated that as the chief law enforcement officer, he could be privy to the information but believes it's "better this way" to remain uninformed about the specifics.
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