- Former US ambassador to the UN and noted foreign policy hawk John Bolton has been selected by President Donald Trump to become his newest national security advisor.
- Bolton has expressed extremely hawkish views on Iran, including advocating for direct military action against the country and the tearing up of the nuclear deal on multiple occasions.
- Because of his hawkish views, some consider Bolton's appointment a betrayal of Trump's base, since he campaigned on a platform of non-intervention.
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Trump's new top security adviser wants to bomb Iran and tear up the nuclear deal
Newly appointed national security advisor John Bolton is perhaps the most hawkish addition to President Donald Trump's cabinet.
Newly appointed national security advisor John Bolton is perhaps the most hawkish, and potentially "dangerous," person that will be in President Donald Trump's administration.
Bolton, who served as the US ambassador to the UN under former President George W. Bush, tried to distance himself from his previous comments after the announcement of the new position — but if the past is any indication, he will likely continue to be a major defense hawk.
Especially when it comes to Iran.
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Bolton has long expressed a firm belief that military action is needed to contain Iran and prevent the country from developing nuclear weapons, as well as keep its influence in the region in check. In 2008, Bolton suggested that the US should conduct airstrikes in Iran as retaliation for them aiding insurgents in Iraq.
Trump shares a similar view with Bolton when is comes to the Iran deal, as does incoming Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The president said when he fired Rex Tillerson earlier this month that he dismissed the secretary of state at least in part over a disagreement on how best to proceed with the Iran deal.
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