Fired Loser: Trump on Ex-US NSA Bolton’s Remark on Meet with Putin
US President Donald Trump has never been one to mince words when it comes to criticizing others, and his recent comments about his former National Security Advisor John Bolton are no exception. Trump took to Twitter to slam Bolton, calling him a “fired loser” and “really dumb people” after Bolton made a remark about Trump’s upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The meeting, which is set to take place in Alaska on Friday, has been the subject of much speculation and controversy. Bolton, who served as Trump’s National Security Advisor from April 2018 to September 2019, recently stated that Putin had “already won” by securing the meeting. Trump took exception to Bolton’s comment, and fired back with a series of tweets criticizing the “very unfair media” coverage of the summit.
“Fired loser” Bolton, Trump wrote, “is only trying to get attention because he was fired by me. He was a disaster for the country, as per the Fake News Media, and I was right to fire him. He is a really dumb person, but I still like him. Bolton has no idea how to win, and I know how to win.”
Trump’s comments come as a surprise to many, given his previous praise for Bolton. During Bolton’s tenure as National Security Advisor, Trump frequently praised his leadership and strategic thinking. However, their relationship began to fray in the summer of 2019, when Bolton became increasingly critical of Trump’s foreign policy decisions.
In August 2019, Bolton was forced to resign after Trump announced that he would be meeting with Taliban leaders at Camp David, a move that Bolton strongly opposed. Since then, Bolton has been vocal in his criticism of Trump’s foreign policy, including his decision to withdraw troops from Syria and his handling of the relationship with Russia.
Trump’s criticism of Bolton comes on the heels of a series of increasingly tense exchanges between the two men. Earlier this week, Bolton accused Trump of being “weak” on Russia, and suggested that the President was failing to take a tough stance against the country’s aggressive behavior.
Trump responded by calling Bolton a “sore loser,” and claiming that he was simply trying to get attention by criticizing him. Bolton has also been a vocal critic of Trump’s decision to hold the summit with Putin, which has been criticized by many as a sign of weakness.
Despite the controversy surrounding the summit, Trump remains committed to holding the meeting. In a statement earlier this week, the President said that he was looking forward to discussing a range of issues with Putin, including arms control and trade.
“We will be discussing a number of important topics, including arms control and trade,” Trump said. “I believe that this meeting will be a success, and that we will be able to make significant progress on a range of issues.”
The summit is set to take place on Friday, and will be the first meeting between Trump and Putin since 2018. The meeting is being held in Alaska, and will be attended by a number of high-ranking officials from both countries.
Despite the controversy surrounding the summit, Trump remains confident that it will be a success. In a tweet earlier this week, the President wrote that he was “looking forward” to the meeting, and that he was “confident” that it would be a “big success.”
The meeting between Trump and Putin is set to be a significant event, and will be closely watched by observers around the world. While the exact details of the meeting are still unclear, it is likely to be a tense and confrontational affair.
In the meantime, Trump’s criticism of Bolton has sparked a heated debate about the role of the media in covering the summit. Trump has repeatedly criticized the media for its coverage of the summit, claiming that it is “very unfair” and “fake news.”
Bolton, on the other hand, has defended the media’s coverage of the summit, claiming that it is “necessary” and “important” for holding the government accountable.
The debate is likely to continue in the coming days, as the summit approaches and tensions between Trump and Bolton remain high. One thing is certain, however: the meeting between Trump and Putin is set to be a significant event, and will be closely watched by observers around the world.
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