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| John Bolton fired as Trump's national security adviser – live news | John Bolton fired as Trump's national security adviser – live news |
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| Trump appeared anxious to confront the eventual Democratic presidential nominee, saying he looked forward to touting his economic successes on the debate stage. | |
| “Who’s going to beat these numbers?” Trump asked the crowd at the National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week Conference after listing some unemployment statistics. | |
| Trump dismissed any sign of a looming recession while speaking at the National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week Conference. | |
| The president suggested warnings of a potential recession were being circulated by his critics to diminish his re-election chances. “They were hoping for a recession,” Trump said, adding that he expects the stock market to hit a new record in the near future. | |
| A new poll released this morning showed 6 in 10 Americans believe a recession is likely within the next year. | |
| Trump has taken the stage at the National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week Conference and appears to (so far) be sticking to the teleprompter. | |
| He has touted the importance of HBCUs and celebrated his education secretary, Betsy DeVos, as a champion for the institutions. | |
| Trump is expected to soon start speaking at the National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week Conference. The president was scheduled to take the podium at 2:15 p.m. E.T. but is apparently running behind. | Trump is expected to soon start speaking at the National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week Conference. The president was scheduled to take the podium at 2:15 p.m. E.T. but is apparently running behind. |
| Pompeo made a point during the White House press conference, which has now wrapped up, to emphasize he had policy disagreements with Bolton. | Pompeo made a point during the White House press conference, which has now wrapped up, to emphasize he had policy disagreements with Bolton. |
| Asked about his working relationship with Bolton, Pompeo says "There were many times Amb. Bolton and I disagreed – that’s To. Be. Sure." Did the timing of his exit take him by surprise?"I’m never surprised – and I don’t mean just on this issue." https://t.co/1r6Ubqa4Ao | Asked about his working relationship with Bolton, Pompeo says "There were many times Amb. Bolton and I disagreed – that’s To. Be. Sure." Did the timing of his exit take him by surprise?"I’m never surprised – and I don’t mean just on this issue." https://t.co/1r6Ubqa4Ao |
| The secretary of state, who reportedly clashed with Bolton repeatedly in recent months, appeared (in the words of one reporter) “almost gleeful” as he discussed the national security adviser’s departure. | The secretary of state, who reportedly clashed with Bolton repeatedly in recent months, appeared (in the words of one reporter) “almost gleeful” as he discussed the national security adviser’s departure. |
| This widely shared photo of Pompeo and Mnuchin seemed a perfect encapsulation of their dynamic. | This widely shared photo of Pompeo and Mnuchin seemed a perfect encapsulation of their dynamic. |
| Some days the picture says it all: https://t.co/cp1VW4FzEw | Some days the picture says it all: https://t.co/cp1VW4FzEw |
| Steven Mnuchin dismissed any notion that Bolton’s departure signaled the national security team was a “mess.” | Steven Mnuchin dismissed any notion that Bolton’s departure signaled the national security team was a “mess.” |
| “That’s the most ridiculous question I’ve ever heard,” the treasury secretary said. | “That’s the most ridiculous question I’ve ever heard,” the treasury secretary said. |
| Reporter: "Is this national security staff a mess."Mnuchin: "Absolutely not. That's the most ridiculous question I've heard of." | Reporter: "Is this national security staff a mess."Mnuchin: "Absolutely not. That's the most ridiculous question I've heard of." |
| That being said, Trump has had three national security advisers since taking office, and Barack Obama had the same number over two terms. George W. Bush only had two over his eight years in office. | That being said, Trump has had three national security advisers since taking office, and Barack Obama had the same number over two terms. George W. Bush only had two over his eight years in office. |
| Pompeo delivered a pretty iconic response when asked whether he was caught off-guard by Bolton’s firing. “I’m never surprised,” the secretary of state said. | Pompeo delivered a pretty iconic response when asked whether he was caught off-guard by Bolton’s firing. “I’m never surprised,” the secretary of state said. |
| Pompeo went on to scold the press, encouraging journalists not to focus on “palace intrigue.” | Pompeo went on to scold the press, encouraging journalists not to focus on “palace intrigue.” |
| The recommendation seems odd given all the reporting about Pompeo and Bolton’s relationship, which had deteriorated to the point where the pair rarely spoke outside of formal meetings. | The recommendation seems odd given all the reporting about Pompeo and Bolton’s relationship, which had deteriorated to the point where the pair rarely spoke outside of formal meetings. |
| There it is! First question at the White House briefing with Mike Pompeo and Steven Mnuchin: did Bolton resign, or was he fired? | There it is! First question at the White House briefing with Mike Pompeo and Steven Mnuchin: did Bolton resign, or was he fired? |
| The secretary of state echoed Trump’s claim that he asked Bolton for his resignation last night and received it this morning. Pompeo added, “The president is entitled to the staff he wants.” | The secretary of state echoed Trump’s claim that he asked Bolton for his resignation last night and received it this morning. Pompeo added, “The president is entitled to the staff he wants.” |
| But Pompeo deflected when asked whether the argument over the planned Taliban peace talks was the impetus for Bolton’s departure. | But Pompeo deflected when asked whether the argument over the planned Taliban peace talks was the impetus for Bolton’s departure. |
| Steven Mnuchin, the treasury secretary, and Mike Pompeo, the secretary of state, have taken the podium at the White House. | Steven Mnuchin, the treasury secretary, and Mike Pompeo, the secretary of state, have taken the podium at the White House. |
| Treasury Sec. Mnuchin and State Sec. Pompeo announce new terrorist sanctions executive order.But briefing room is interested in Bolton. pic.twitter.com/Wwl6WTUTee | Treasury Sec. Mnuchin and State Sec. Pompeo announce new terrorist sanctions executive order.But briefing room is interested in Bolton. pic.twitter.com/Wwl6WTUTee |
| The pair are currently speaking about a new executive order on counter-terrorism sanctions, and Mnuchin said they would then take a few questions. | The pair are currently speaking about a new executive order on counter-terrorism sanctions, and Mnuchin said they would then take a few questions. |
| It seems unlikely that those questions will center on counter-terrorism sanctions, given that the now-fired John Bolton was originally scheduled to appear alongside the two officials. | It seems unlikely that those questions will center on counter-terrorism sanctions, given that the now-fired John Bolton was originally scheduled to appear alongside the two officials. |
| NBC News is reporting that deputy national security adviser Charlie Kupperman has been named the acting national security adviser. | NBC News is reporting that deputy national security adviser Charlie Kupperman has been named the acting national security adviser. |
| Charlie Kupperman will be acting national security adviser following the firing of John Bolton, White House says - @PeterAlexander | Charlie Kupperman will be acting national security adviser following the firing of John Bolton, White House says - @PeterAlexander |
| Kupperman was appointed earlier this year amid intense criticism from civil rights group. Al Jazeera reported back in January: | Kupperman was appointed earlier this year amid intense criticism from civil rights group. Al Jazeera reported back in January: |
| Kupperman served on the board of directors for the Center for Security Policy (CSP) between 2001 and 2010, according to tax records. | Kupperman served on the board of directors for the Center for Security Policy (CSP) between 2001 and 2010, according to tax records. |
| The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), an Alabama-based hate monitor, designates the CSP as an anti-Muslim hate group, pointing to the group’s promotion of conspiracy theories claiming that Muslims have infiltrated the US government and seek to establish Islamic law in the country. | The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), an Alabama-based hate monitor, designates the CSP as an anti-Muslim hate group, pointing to the group’s promotion of conspiracy theories claiming that Muslims have infiltrated the US government and seek to establish Islamic law in the country. |
| The Council for American Islamic Relations (CAIR) has called on the Trump administration to revoke Kupperman’s appointment. | The Council for American Islamic Relations (CAIR) has called on the Trump administration to revoke Kupperman’s appointment. |
| ‘Once again this is an example of Trump elevating foxes into the hen house, where Islamophobes are well placed to direct our nation’s national security priorities,’ Robert McCaw, director of CAIR’s government affairs department, told Al Jazeera. | ‘Once again this is an example of Trump elevating foxes into the hen house, where Islamophobes are well placed to direct our nation’s national security priorities,’ Robert McCaw, director of CAIR’s government affairs department, told Al Jazeera. |
| White House spokesperson Hogan Gidley went on Fox News to echo Trump’s claim that Bolton was fired and did not resign. | White House spokesperson Hogan Gidley went on Fox News to echo Trump’s claim that Bolton was fired and did not resign. |
| That obviously contradicts Bolton’s assertion that he offered Trump his resignation last night and the president said they would discuss it today. | That obviously contradicts Bolton’s assertion that he offered Trump his resignation last night and the president said they would discuss it today. |
| Gidley emphasized that Bolton’s priorities “did not align with President Trump’s,” arguing that Trump “has the right” to appoint people who agree with him. | Gidley emphasized that Bolton’s priorities “did not align with President Trump’s,” arguing that Trump “has the right” to appoint people who agree with him. |
| Although Gidley said he was “not going to get in the back and forth here,” he did take a moment to stress that Trump asked for Bolton’s resignation. Gidley said the White House was “in the process” of searching for a new national security adviser. | Although Gidley said he was “not going to get in the back and forth here,” he did take a moment to stress that Trump asked for Bolton’s resignation. Gidley said the White House was “in the process” of searching for a new national security adviser. |
| Bolton’s firing followed a tense argument with Trump about the planned Taliban peace talks, per a CNN reporter. | Bolton’s firing followed a tense argument with Trump about the planned Taliban peace talks, per a CNN reporter. |
| John Bolton and President Trump got into a bitter argument last night over the president’s plan to host Taliban leaders at Camp David, two people tell me. It’s unclear if it was on the phone or in person. | John Bolton and President Trump got into a bitter argument last night over the president’s plan to host Taliban leaders at Camp David, two people tell me. It’s unclear if it was on the phone or in person. |
| Another CNN reporter noted the firing was so sudden that Bolton led a meeting this morning, similar to James Comey learning he had been fired as FBI director by a cable news alert while speaking in California. | Another CNN reporter noted the firing was so sudden that Bolton led a meeting this morning, similar to James Comey learning he had been fired as FBI director by a cable news alert while speaking in California. |
| Bolton's firing was so sudden that he was leading a principals committee this morning on the refugee cap for next fiscal year, an administration official tells me.The meeting ended just ONE HOUR before Trump tweeted that he had fired Bolton, the official says. | Bolton's firing was so sudden that he was leading a principals committee this morning on the refugee cap for next fiscal year, an administration official tells me.The meeting ended just ONE HOUR before Trump tweeted that he had fired Bolton, the official says. |
| The effects of Trump’s firing decisions (by tweet, no less) have once again reverberated around the world. The price of oil immediately nosedived after news of Bolton’s departure broke. | The effects of Trump’s firing decisions (by tweet, no less) have once again reverberated around the world. The price of oil immediately nosedived after news of Bolton’s departure broke. |
| BREAKING: JOHN BOLTON FIREDPrice of oil immediately dives. https://t.co/rVwPULfZmw pic.twitter.com/JMR0GkLdQr | BREAKING: JOHN BOLTON FIREDPrice of oil immediately dives. https://t.co/rVwPULfZmw pic.twitter.com/JMR0GkLdQr |
| Bolton has reportedly left the White House and will no longer participate in the afternoon briefing with Mike Pompeo and Steven Mnuchin, much to the disappointment of Washington’s press corps. | Bolton has reportedly left the White House and will no longer participate in the afternoon briefing with Mike Pompeo and Steven Mnuchin, much to the disappointment of Washington’s press corps. |
| Bolton is no longer in the building here at the White House. He will not participate in the 1:30p briefing, I’m told. | Bolton is no longer in the building here at the White House. He will not participate in the 1:30p briefing, I’m told. |
| Meanwhile, Bolton’s now-former employees at the National Security Council are telling reporters his side of the story, creating tension with the White House aides promoting Trump’s version of events. | Meanwhile, Bolton’s now-former employees at the National Security Council are telling reporters his side of the story, creating tension with the White House aides promoting Trump’s version of events. |
| Palpable tension between WH & NSC staffs right now.A pro-Bolton NSC official came to speak with reporters inside the West Wing when Press Secy Stephanie Grisham walked by, gave a look & said: "Oh look, right outside my office" as she walked past. | Palpable tension between WH & NSC staffs right now.A pro-Bolton NSC official came to speak with reporters inside the West Wing when Press Secy Stephanie Grisham walked by, gave a look & said: "Oh look, right outside my office" as she walked past. |