John Bolton

John Bolton, a prominent American diplomat, lawyer, and author, is widely known for his conservative views and his outspoken stance on a variety of international issues. Over the course of his storied career, Bolton has served in various positions with the United States government, including as US Ambassador to the United Nations and as the U.S. National Security Adviser for President Donald Trump. His latest book, The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir, provides readers with an inside look at Bolton’s views and experiences of his time in the Trump Administration, and his unique perspective on the foreign policy issues of the day, while capturing a uniquely personal narrative of his time in the White House.

Bolton was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1948, and obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Yale College in 1970, followed by a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School in 1974. He quickly moved into a career in public service and law, holding positions at firms such as Rogers and Wells and Covington and Burling. He also served as an assistant US attorney for the Southern District of New York, and as a Senior Associate for the law firm Proskauer Rose in New York City.

Bolton has long been viewed as one of the most hawkish figures in American politics and foreign policy. He has been an outspoken supporter of the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars, and a fervent critic of the Iranian nuclear deal. He is a frequent guest on cable news networks such as Fox News and CNN, where he shares his perspectives on international affairs.

It was in April 2018 that Bolton was appointed National Security Advisor by President Trump. In this capacity, Bolton served as the President's primary advisor on national security and foreign affairs matters, and shape of the United State’s foreign policy. During his time in this role, Bolton played an active role in the President’s foreign policy, such as advocating for increased sanctions against North Korea, and attempting to extend US wars in Syria and Afghanistan.

Bolton’s memoir The Room Where It Happened was released in June 2020, and quickly became a New York Times Bestseller. In the book, Bolton recounts his 17 months spent in the Trump White House from April 2018 to September 2019, during which he observed the President in action and noted his foreign policy decisions. It was the first major account from a former Trump senior advisor on their time in the administration, and has been incredibly illuminating for many readers interested in Trump’s decision-making style.

In his book, Bolton is highly critical of President Trump, highlighting the President’s tendency towards authoritarianism and his lack of strategic thinking. Bolton explains how he and other advisors were frequently ignored or overruled, thus resulting in a foreign policy that was often unpredictable and chaotic.

Bolton’s memoir serves as a unique insight into the inner workings of the Trump Administration, and provides readers with a valuable understanding of how decisions were made and how the President responded to global events. It is a must read for anyone who wants to understand the Trump-era foreign policy in more detail. Through this revealing narrative, Bolton shines a light on the complex and unique nature of the Trump-era foreign policy, and provides readers with an interesting and informative look into the inner workings of the White House.