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John Bolton on Trump’s Struggle with Truth
Former national security adviser John Bolton shared his concerns about former President Donald Trump’s ability to distinguish between reality and fiction during an appearance on CNN’s “The Source with Kaitlan Collins” on Thursday.
- Bolton’s Concerns:
- Bolton expressed that Trump struggles to differentiate between what is true and what is false. He explained that it’s not just about Trump lying intentionally, but that he genuinely can’t discern the difference between truth and falsehood.
- According to Bolton, Trump has lived his life in such a way that he believes the truth is whatever he decides it to be, often disregarding facts or other people’s perspectives.
- Response to Trump’s Press Conference:
- Bolton’s remarks came after a lengthy press conference held by Trump, where the former president answered questions on a variety of topics including Vice President Kamala Harris, the upcoming election, and various policies.
- During the session, Trump claimed that while his team had called for Hillary Clinton’s imprisonment during the 2016 campaign, he personally never supported such chants, portraying himself as protective of Clinton. Bolton noted that Trump had, in fact, led rally crowds in chanting “lock her up” multiple times during that campaign.
- Election Denialism:
- Trump also revisited a theory during the press conference that echoed his election denialism from the 2020 elections. He suggested that it might be “unconstitutional” for Harris to be the Democratic nominee without participating in the primary process.
- Bolton criticized Trump’s statement as another sign of how little Trump knows about American history, speculating that Trump might be laying the groundwork to challenge the 2024 election results if he loses, similar to his approach in 2020.
- Bolton’s Conclusion:
- Bolton concluded that Trump views himself as someone who never loses, and if he isn’t declared the winner in 2024, he will likely claim that it’s because he was treated unfairly, just as he did in the 2020 election.
Bolton’s comments underscore ongoing concerns about Trump’s approach to truth and his potential strategies in the upcoming election.