Trump’s security team takes a step to the right as John Bolton replaces HR McMaster
Washington — President Donald Trump is replacing White House national security adviser HR McMaster with John Bolton, a former US Ambassador to the United Nations famed for his hawkish views, in the latest shakeup of his administration. "I am pleased to announce that, effective 4/9/18, @AmbJohnBolton will be my new National Security Advisor," Trump said in a tweet. "I am very thankful for the service of General H.R. McMaster who has done an outstanding job & will always remain my friend. There will be an official contact handover on 4/9." Trump is reshaping much of his national security team, ahead of planned talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in the coming weeks and as he faces a key decision in May on whether to maintain the Iran nuclear deal. Trump fired Rex Tillerson as secretary of state on March 13, saying the two had disagreed over Iran and other matters of foreign policy. Bolton brings a far more interventionist view into Trump’s inner circle. He is best known for his...
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