Donald Trump had just decided to revoke the security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan. “He doesn’t operate pursuant to philosophy, or grand strategy or policy,” Bolton tells me as he reflects on his 17 months as national security chief. “He’s often described as transactional, but what it means is that every day is a new adventure. Before his latest incarnation as a Trump cabinet member, Bolton was one of the most recognisable faces in Washington. How the legacy of Trump will impact the Republican Party will be a key question if Trump wins or loses.

Source: The Irish Times July 11, 2020 04:52 UTC