John Bolton

John Robert Bolton (born November 20, 1948) is an American lawyer and diplomat. He was the 27th United States National Security Advisor from April 9, 2018 through September 10, 2019. He has served in several Republican administrations. Bolton served as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations from August 2005 until December 2006 as a recess appointee by President George W. Bush. John Bolton advocated the second war with Iraq.[1] He resigned in December 2006.

John Bolton
27th United States National Security Advisor
In office
April 9, 2018 – September 10, 2019
PresidentDonald Trump
DeputyRicky L. Waddell
Preceded byH. R. McMaster
Succeeded byRobert C. O'Brien
25th United States Ambassador to the United Nations
In office
August 1, 2005 – December 9, 2006
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
Secretary-GeneralKofi Annan
Preceded byJohn Danforth
Succeeded byZalmay Khalilzad
3rd Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security
In office
May 11, 2001 – July 31, 2005
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
Preceded byJohn D. Holum
Succeeded byRobert Joseph
18th Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs
In office
May 5, 1989 – January 19, 1993
PresidentGeorge H. W. Bush
Preceded byRichard S. Williamson
Succeeded byDouglas J. Bennet
Personal details
Born
John Robert Bolton

(1948-11-20) November 20, 1948
Baltimore, Maryland
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Gretchen Bolton
ChildrenJennifer Sarah Bolton
Alma materYale University (B.A, J.D)
ProfessionLawyer, diplomat
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
UnitMaryland Army National Guard

On March 22, 2018, President Donald Trump announced his appointment as National Security Advisor, to take office on April 9, 2018.[2]

On September 10, 2019, Bolton turned in his resignation to the Trump administration.[3]

A member of the Republican party, his political views have been described as American nationalist, conservative, and neoconservative. Bolton rejects the last term.

References
  1. Jennifer Senior (January 1, 2006). "Bolton in a China Shop". New York.
  2. Trump, Donald [@realDonaldTrump] (March 22, 2018). "I am pleased to announce that, effective 4/9/18, @AmbJohnBolton will be my new National Security Advisor. 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" (Tweet). Retrieved March 22, 2018 – via Twitter.
  3. @realDonaldTrump (September 10, 2019). "I informed John Bolton last night that his services are no longer needed at the White House. I disagreed strongly with many of his suggestions, as did others in the Administration, and therefore..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.


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