SecDef James Mattis on Iran

John Bolton's Blunt Diplomacy

John Bolton, who served as one of President George W. Bush's ambassador to the United Nations, has been named as President Donald Trump's new National Security Adviser to replace General H.R. McMaster. There had been chatter in the District of Calamity that McMaster was on the outs this week, but this personnel change followed a leak of details of President Trump's telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 



  Bolton has been known as a no-nonsense diplomat who strongly believes in US national interests.  Bolton is seen as a being hawkish towards nuclear threats from Iran and North Korea  This would seem to align with the desired approach in the Trump Administration. 

Senator Tom Cotton on the Iran Protests

During an interview with Salem Radio host Hugh Hewitt, Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) concurred with President Donald Trump voicing support for the Iran Protests.

This endorsement of Trump foreign policy is significant as there was talk that Senator Cotton may be considered as a potential CIA chief if there is a cabinet reshuffling. 

President Trump on Protests in Iran

Senator Tim Kaine on Iran

Obama National Security Adviser Susan Rice on Iranian Protesters

Nikki Haley on Trump De-certifying the Iran Nuke Deal

Ambassador Nikki Haley on UN Security Council Priorities