Ex-National Security Adviser Warns of Elevated International Crisis Risk Under Trump’s Second Term
John Bolton, who served as Donald Trump's National Security Adviser from April 2018 to September 2019, has issued a stark warning about the likelihood of a major international crisis during Trump's upcoming second term.
John Bolton, who served as Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser from April 2018 to September 2019, has issued a stark warning about the likelihood of a major international crisis during Trump’s upcoming second term. In a recent critique, Bolton expressed significant concerns over Trump’s “inability to focus” on foreign policy, suggesting that this could lead to dangerous outcomes on the global stage.
Bolton highlighted Trump’s lack of knowledge, interest in facts, or coherent strategy, stating, “I’m very worried” about what might transpire if Trump were to continue his approach to international relations. He pointed out Trump’s previously expressed admiration for authoritarian leaders like Vladimir Putin and Viktor Orbán, and his controversial stance on NATO, which could further destabilize international alliances and provoke crises.
These concerns are amplified by the current geopolitical landscape, where multiple conflicts and tensions exist, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and challenges in the Middle East. Bolton’s comments reflect a broader apprehension among some former Trump administration officials about the potential ramifications of another term marked by Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy maneuvers.
This critique comes at a time when Trump is set to assume office again in January 2025, following his election as the 47th President in 2024, stirring discussions about the future direction of American foreign policy and its global repercussions.
