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Trump on John Bolton Raid: 'He's a Lowlife,' But I'm Staying Out of It

The HillSeptember 5, 20251 min922 views
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Trump's Reaction to Bolton Raid

  • 📰 Trump states he was briefed on the FBI raid of John Bolton only through television this morning and is not a fan of Bolton.
  • 🎯 He describes Bolton as a "low life" and someone who "always wants to kill people," but acknowledges Bolton served a purpose by forcing actions like the bombings in the Middle East.

Bolton's Perceived Tactics

  • 🗣️ Trump characterizes Bolton as someone who is generally quiet but will say something bad about Trump if given the opportunity on television.
  • 🤝 He humorously suggests that foreign countries would concede everything to him when Bolton was present, fearing they would be "blown up."

Non-Involvement in Investigation

  • 🚫 Despite being the "chief law enforcement officer," Trump states he does not want to know the details of the investigation.
  • ⚖️ He believes it is better for him not to be involved, even though he could be the one initiating such actions.
  • 🗓️ Trump anticipates being briefed by the DOJ later today but reiterates his desire to remain uninformed.
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John BoltonFBI RaidDonald TrumpDOJ BriefingForeign PolicyMiddle East BombingsLaw Enforcement
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