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Bolton has clashed with both the State Department<ref>Mitchell, Ellen (March 24, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/380048-five-things-to-know-about-new-trump-adviser-john-bolton Five things to know about new Trump adviser John Bolton]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 25, 2018.</ref> and intelligence agencies,<ref>[https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trump-pick-john-bolton-has-history-of-clashing-with-u-s-intelligence-community Trump pick John Bolton has history of clashing with U.S. intelligence community]. ''PBS''. March 23, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.</ref><ref>Landay, Jonathan; Strobel, Warren (March 23, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-bolton-intelligence/trumps-new-security-adviser-known-for-clashes-with-spy-agencies-idUSKBN1GZ37N Trump's new security adviser known for clashes with spy agencies]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 25, 2018.</ref> both of which are major organs of the [[deep state]].

Bolton has clashed with both the State Department<ref>Mitchell, Ellen (March 24, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/380048-five-things-to-know-about-new-trump-adviser-john-bolton Five things to know about new Trump adviser John Bolton]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 25, 2018.</ref> and intelligence agencies,<ref>[https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trump-pick-john-bolton-has-history-of-clashing-with-u-s-intelligence-community Trump pick John Bolton has history of clashing with U.S. intelligence community]. ''PBS''. March 23, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.</ref><ref>Landay, Jonathan; Strobel, Warren (March 23, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-bolton-intelligence/trumps-new-security-adviser-known-for-clashes-with-spy-agencies-idUSKBN1GZ37N Trump's new security adviser known for clashes with spy agencies]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 25, 2018.</ref> both of which are major organs of the [[deep state]].

President [[Donald Trump]] appointed Bolton as his national security advisor in 2018,<ref>Shaw, Adam (March 23, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/23/trumps-pick-bolton-for-nsa-chief-brings-bulldog-to-white-house.html Trump's pick of Bolton for national security adviser brings a bulldog to the White House]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.</ref> replacing [[globalist]] [[H.R. McMaster]]. He took office on April 9, 2018. As national security advisor, Bolton defended U.S. sovereignty against international organizations such as the ICC.<ref>Boylan, Dan (September 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/10/john-bolton-the-international-criminal-court-is-il/ Bolton bolsters Trump's 'America first' foreign policy with robust defense of U.S. sovereignty]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 11, 2018.<br>See also:

President [[Donald Trump]] appointed Bolton as his national security advisor in 2018,<ref>Shaw, Adam (March 23, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/23/trumps-pick-bolton-for-nsa-chief-brings-bulldog-to-white-house.html Trump's pick of Bolton for national security adviser brings a bulldog to the White House]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.</ref> replacing [[globalist]] [[H.R. McMaster]]. He took office on April 9, 2018. As national security advisor, Bolton defended U.S. sovereignty against international organizations such as the ICC.<ref>Boylan, Dan (September 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/10/john-bolton-the-international-criminal-court-is-il/ Bolton bolsters Trump's 'America first' foreign policy with robust defense of U.S. sovereignty]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 11, 2018.<br>See also:

*Mills, Curt (September 14, 2018). [https://nationalinterest.org/feature/rise-john-bolton-31357 The Rise of John Bolton]. ''The National Interest''. Retrieved September 15, 2018.</ref> He played a role in withdrawing the U.S. from the [[Iran nuclear deal]].<ref>Holland, Steve; Mason, Jeff; Landay, Jonathan (October 4, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-bolton-insight/bolton-2-0-trumps-tough-guy-on-iran-picks-his-battles-idUSKCN1ME11R Bolton 2.0: Trump's tough guy on Iran picks his battles]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 4, 2018.</ref> Bolton was able to accomplish several other [[America First]] goals.<ref>Nissenbaum, Dion (November 18, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/much-of-boltons-policy-agenda-predates-trumps-priorities-1542546000 Much of Bolton’s Policy Agenda Predates Trump’s Priorities]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 19, 2018.<br>See also:

*Mills, Curt (September 14, 2018). [https://nationalinterest.org/feature/rise-john-bolton-31357 The Rise of John Bolton]. ''The National Interest''. Retrieved September 15, 2018.</ref> He played a role in withdrawing the U.S. from the [[Iran nuclear deal]].<ref>Holland, Steve; Mason, Jeff; Landay, Jonathan (October 4, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-bolton-insight/bolton-2-0-trumps-tough-guy-on-iran-picks-his-battles-idUSKCN1ME11R Bolton 2.0: Trump's tough guy on Iran picks his battles]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 4, 2018.</ref> Bolton was able to accomplish several other [[America First]] goals.<ref>Nissenbaum, Dion (November 18, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/much-of-boltons-policy-agenda-predates-trumps-priorities-1542546000 Much of Bolton’s Policy Agenda Predates Trump’s Priorities]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 19, 2018.<br>See also:

*Nissenbaum, Dion (November 18, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/john-bolton-energizes-trumps-agendaand-his-own-1542546003 John Bolton Energizes Trump’s Agenda—And His Own]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 19, 2018.</ref>

*Nissenbaum, Dion (November 18, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/john-bolton-energizes-trumps-agendaand-his-own-1542546003 John Bolton Energizes Trump’s Agenda—And His Own]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 19, 2018.</ref>

==Political views==

==Political views==

[[File:John R Bolton.png|right|thumb|250px|Bolton early in the Bush Administration]]

[[File:John R Bolton.png|right|thumb|250px|Bolton early in the Bush Administration]]

Bolton strongly opposes the [[Iran nuclear deal]], signed and supported by the Obama Administration.<ref>Riehl, Dan (August 31, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2017/08/31/bolton-iran-agreement-a-disaster-work-to-get-out-needs-to-be-done-now/ Bolton: Iran Agreement a ‘Disaster’; Work to Get Out ‘Needs to Be Done Now’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 31, 2017.</ref> He called [[Russia]]n president [[Vladimir Putin]] a liar and supports arming [[Ukraine]] to fight the Russian-backed separatist militias that seized territory in the country's east.<ref>Dorell, Oren (March 30, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/03/30/trumps-national-security-adviser-john-bolton-called-russian-meddling-act-war/471079002/ Here's how Trump's new national security adviser John Bolton feels about Russia]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.</ref> Bolton strongly supports American sovereignty and opposes the [[War on Sovereignty]].<ref>Bolton, John R. (February 2, 2009). [https://www.aei.org/publication/the-coming-war-on-sovereignty/ The Coming War on Sovereignty]. ''American Enterprise Institute''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.</ref> He has criticized [[globalism]] by name and calls himself a "convinced Americanist."<ref>Bolton, John R. (April 4, 2000). [https://www.iatp.org/sites/default/files/Should_We_Take_Global_Governance_Seriously.htm Should We Take Global Governance Seriously?] ''Chicago Journal of International Law''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.</ref> Bolton [[Euroskepticism|opposes]] the [[European Union]] because it takes away national sovereignty and [[self-governance]]<ref>Schumacher, Elizabeth (March 23, 2018). [http://p.dw.com/p/2upFl John Bolton: The conservative hawk tapped by Trump]. ''Deutsche Welle''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.</ref> and because it advances left-wing policies.<ref>Bolton, John (October 27, 2010). [http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2010/10/27/amb-john-bolton-midterm-elections-europe-sarkozy-greece-pensions.html AMB. JOHN BOLTON: A Stark Choice Between European Model Or the American Way]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.</ref> Bolton also supports [[Brexit]].<ref>Multiple references:

Bolton strongly opposes the [[Iran nuclear deal]], signed and supported by the Obama Administration.<ref>Riehl, Dan (August 31, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2017/08/31/bolton-iran-agreement-a-disaster-work-to-get-out-needs-to-be-done-now/ Bolton: Iran Agreement a ‘Disaster’; Work to Get Out ‘Needs to Be Done Now’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 31, 2017.</ref> He called [[Russia]]n president [[Vladimir Putin]] a liar and supports arming [[Ukraine]] to fight the Russian-backed separatist militias that seized territory in the country's east.<ref>Dorell, Oren (March 30, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/03/30/trumps-national-security-adviser-john-bolton-called-russian-meddling-act-war/471079002/ Here's how Trump's new national security adviser John Bolton feels about Russia]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.</ref> Bolton strongly supports American sovereignty and opposes the [[War on Sovereignty]].<ref>Bolton, John R. (February 2, 2009). [https://www.aei.org/publication/the-coming-war-on-sovereignty/ The Coming War on Sovereignty]. ''American Enterprise Institute''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.</ref> He has criticized [[globalism]] by name and calls himself a "convinced Americanist."<ref>Bolton, John R. (April 4, 2000). [https://www.iatp.org/sites/default/files/Should_We_Take_Global_Governance_Seriously.htm Should We Take Global Governance Seriously?] ''Chicago Journal of International Law''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.</ref> Bolton [[Euroskepticism|opposes]] the [[European Union]] because it takes away national sovereignty and [[self-governance]]<ref>Schumacher, Elizabeth (March 23, 2018). [http://p.dw.com/p/2upFl John Bolton: The conservative hawk tapped by Trump]. ''Deutsche Welle''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.</ref> and because it advances left-wing policies.<ref>Bolton, John (October 27, 2010). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2010/10/27/amb-john-bolton-midterm-elections-europe-sarkozy-greece-pensions.html AMB. JOHN BOLTON: A Stark Choice Between European Model Or the American Way]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.</ref> Bolton also supports [[Brexit]].<ref>Multiple references:

*Friedman, Victoria (September 2, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/02/former-u-s-ambassador-brexit-dagger-pointed-heart-eu/ Former U.S. Ambassador: ‘Brexit Is a Dagger Pointed at the Heart of the EU’, Predicts Quick U.S.-UK Trade Deal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 2, 2017.

*Friedman, Victoria (September 2, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/02/former-u-s-ambassador-brexit-dagger-pointed-heart-eu/ Former U.S. Ambassador: ‘Brexit Is a Dagger Pointed at the Heart of the EU’, Predicts Quick U.S.-UK Trade Deal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 2, 2017.

*[https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2016/06/24/john-bolton-brexit-victory-true-populist-revolt/ John Bolton: Brexit Victory Is a True Populist Revolt]. ''Breitbart News''. June 24, 2016. Retrieved March 24, 2018.

*[https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2016/06/24/john-bolton-brexit-victory-true-populist-revolt/ John Bolton: Brexit Victory Is a True Populist Revolt]. ''Breitbart News''. June 24, 2016. Retrieved March 24, 2018.