Oversight

Celebrate John Bolton’s Firing, Even If You Hate Trump

The biggest warmonger in the White House is now gone, and that’s a good thing

Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton answers journalists questions after his meeting with Belarus President in Minsk on August 29, 2019. Photo: Sergei Gapon/Getty Images

John Bolton, an unrepentant militarist who, if he had his way, would have the United States at war with both Venezuela and Iran right now, has resigned from the Trump administration.