John Bolton

John Robert Bolton (born November 20, 1948) is an American lawyer, diplomat, and political commentator who has held several senior government positions focused on national security and foreign affairs. He served as National Security Advisor to President Donald Trump from April 2018 to September 2019, during which he advocated for aggressive foreign policy stances toward Iran, North Korea, and Venezuela. Prior to this role, Bolton held positions as Ambassador to the United Nations (2005-2006) under President George W. Bush and served in the State Department and National Security Council during earlier administrations. Known for his distinctive mustache and combative negotiating style, Bolton is considered a leading neoconservative voice in American foreign policy. His memoir, "The Room Where It Happened," published in 2020, provided insider accounts of Trump administration decision-making and became a bestseller. Bolton's career reflects decades of influence over American military and diplomatic strategy, though his approaches have been controversial among critics who view his worldview as overly interventionist. He remains a prominent political analyst and commentator on international affairs.