President Trump fires national security adviser John Bolton
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has fired National Security Adviser John Bolton.
President Trump tweeted Tuesday that he told Bolton Monday night that his services were no longer needed at the White House. He says Bolton submitted his resignation on Tuesday morning.
President Trump tweeted that he "disagreed strongly" with many of Bolton's suggestions, "as did others in the administration."
....I asked John for his resignation, which was given to me this morning. I thank John very much for his service. I will be naming a new National Security Advisor next week.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 10, 2019
Bolton responded to the firing on twitter saying he had offered to resign last night and the President told him they would "talk about it tomorrow."
I offered to resign last night and President Trump said, "Let's talk about it tomorrow."
— John Bolton (@AmbJohnBolton) September 10, 2019