Former National Security Advisor John Bolton argues that withdrawing from Iran before securing key objectives would constitute a major victory for the Iranian regime and damage U.S. credibility and alliances.
In a stark contradiction of his former boss's rhetoric, John Bolton asserts the Trump administration never formally pursued regime change in Iran, despite the President's public statements, warning that the conflict has instead strengthened hardliners in Tehran.
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton applauds the resignation of counterterrorism official Joe Kent over the Iran conflict and publicly urges Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard to follow suit, highlighting deepening divisions within the administration's national security ranks.
As the conflict with Iran escalates, former insiders and biographers paint a picture of a president who governs—and wages war—by instinct, dismissing detailed briefings and leaving allies and observers questioning the endgame.
In a revealing podcast interview, former National Security Adviser John Bolton portrays Donald Trump as an uneasy commander-in-chief, struggling with intelligence briefings and lacking a coherent long-term strategy in the confrontation with Iran.
Following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, his secretive son Mojtaba is seen as a potential successor. However, former U.S. official John Bolton warns his path to power is fraught with internal dissent that could fracture the regime.
A satirical social media post falsely claiming the death of former National Security Advisor John Bolton circulated online in late February 2026. Official channels and his office confirm he is alive and well.
While Iran hails a 'good start' to U.S.-mediated talks, former National Security Advisor John Bolton dismisses the diplomacy as a delaying tactic and reiterates his call for regime change in Tehran.
The coordinated military operation against Iran marks a dramatic escalation of long-simmering tensions. As the dust settles, critical questions remain about the strategic objectives, regional fallout, and the stark disconnect between Washington's actions and public sentiment.
The Justice Department has filed an appeal vigorously defending the Attorney General's appointment of Lindsey Halligan, a former Trump lawyer, after a judge dismissed indictments against James Comey and Letitia James. The appeal argues the dismissal oversteps judicial authority and undermines executive prosecutorial power.
As questions mount over President Trump's Iran policy, his biographer Michael Wolff identifies Jared Kushner as the central figure shaping the administration's approach, citing his deep Middle East ties and unique access to the president's thinking.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who once warned against endless wars, is now the architect of an unprecedented, multi-front military campaign. This aggressive posture from Venezuela to Iran marks a stark shift in U.S. foreign policy and tests the limits of a doctrine centered on preemptive action.
