Former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton has expressed deep concerns about the risks of a second Donald Trump presidency, predicting a higher likelihood of an international crisis due to Trump’s erratic approach to foreign policy. Bolton, who served as Trump’s longest-standing national security adviser, criticized the former president’s decision-making style as impulsive and devoid of strategic coherence.
Bolton argued that Trump’s foreign policy decisions were often based on personal relationships and spontaneous reactions rather than informed analysis of national interests. “The world is more dangerous now than when he was first in office,” Bolton said, dismissing Trump’s campaign claims that he could prevent a global conflict or swiftly end the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
Bolton described Trump’s leadership style as lacking intellectual discipline, with decisions resembling “a series of neuron flashes.” He noted Trump’s aversion to reading briefing materials and his reliance on personal rapport with authoritarian leaders, including Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Kim Jong-un. “Trump believes he can look someone in the eye and make a deal, but he lacks the situational awareness to see how others perceive him,” Bolton said.
The former adviser expressed alarm over Trump’s affinity for autocratic leaders, attributing it to a desire for unchecked power. “He admires their ability to act without constraints, unlike in constitutional governments,” Bolton explained.
Bolton warned that Trump’s promises to resolve global conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, could lead to dangerous compromises. “He wants these issues off the table, regardless of the terms,” Bolton said, adding that Trump’s approach risks undermining U.S. support for Ukraine and encouraging territorial concessions to Russia.
Trump’s isolationist “America First” policy, characterized by trade tariffs and non-interventionism, marks a sharp departure from traditional U.S. foreign policy. Bolton acknowledged agreement with some of Trump’s first-term decisions but criticized the lack of a cohesive national security strategy.
Bolton also expressed concerns over Trump’s recent nominations for key positions. While praising picks like Senator Marco Rubio for secretary of state, he criticized the selection of Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence and Kash Patel as FBI director, describing them as “dangerous” choices.
Reflecting on Trump’s potential second term, Bolton predicted increased erratic behavior due to Trump’s heightened confidence in his judgment. “He now feels more validated, making it harder to impose any intellectual discipline,” Bolton said.
As global tensions rise, Bolton’s critique serves as a stark warning about the potential consequences of a Trump presidency, emphasizing the need for informed and strategic leadership on the world stage.
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