Bolton: Kremlin will celebrate if Trump wins 2024
Former National Security Adviser Predicts Putin’s Reaction to Trump’s Reelection
Former national security adviser John Bolton has made a bold prediction, stating that Russian leader Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin would undoubtedly “celebrate” if Donald Trump is reelected as president.
Bolton, who served in the Trump administration for over a year before being forced out, responded to recent remarks made by Putin, where the Russian strongman expressed his preference for President Joe Biden’s reelection over another Trump presidency.
However, Bolton dismissed Putin’s statement as mere disinformation, asserting that the Kremlin actually favors Trump.
“I believe Putin sees things moving in his direction, and he truly outdid himself with his disinformation campaign a couple of days ago,” Bolton, who also served as United Nations ambassador under President George W. Bush, revealed during an interview on CNN’s Inside with Jen Psaki.
During the interview, Bolton highlighted a specific incident where Putin was asked by Russian state media about his opinion on who would be better for the Russian people: Biden or Trump.
“Biden,” Putin responded. “He is a more experienced person, he is predictable, he is a politician of the old school.”
Bolton firmly believes that Putin’s response was a deliberate “disinformation effort” aimed at giving Trump the opportunity to interpret it as a compliment.
“If Trump is elected, there will undoubtedly be celebrations in the Kremlin. Putin sees him as an easy target,” Bolton confidently predicted.
Since leaving the White House in September 2019, Bolton has been a vocal critic of Trump, while the former president has repeatedly attacked Bolton in return.
In his recently released book, The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir, Bolton explicitly states that Trump should not be granted a second term in office.
“Trump is unfit to be president,” Bolton wrote in the book’s forward. “If his first four years were bad, a second four will be worse.”
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How does Bolton argue that a second term for Trump would benefit Putin and his aggressive foreign policy objectives?
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Bolton, who served as national security adviser under the Trump administration from April 2018 to September 2019, made this prediction during an interview with ABC News. He argued that Putin would see a second term for Trump as a continuation of the chaos and division that has characterized the United States’ political landscape in recent years.
In his book “The Room Where It Happened,” Bolton claimed that Trump was easily manipulated by authoritarian leaders like Putin. He described the president’s interactions with Putin as peculiarly deferential, illustrating a pattern of Trump being overly influenced by strongman figures.
Against this backdrop, Bolton’s prediction seems plausible. Trump’s unpredictability, impulsive decision-making, and disregard for traditional diplomatic norms have already benefited Putin and his aggressive foreign policy objectives. From a weakened NATO to a controversial withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, Trump’s presidency has seemingly played into Russia’s hands. Moreover, Trump’s reluctance to condemn Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election eroded confidence in the United States’ commitment to defending against cyberattacks and election meddling.
Putin, alongside other authoritarian leaders around the world, has been eager to exploit the United States’ internal divisions and weaken its influence on the global stage. In this context, the chaos and polarization that Trump’s presidency has brought to American politics have served as a valuable tool for the Kremlin in achieving its geopolitical goals.
Putin has also been successful in cultivating a personal rapport with Trump. The two leaders have met multiple times, and Trump has repeatedly expressed his admiration for Putin. Bolton’s assertion that Putin would “celebrate” Trump’s reelection is not unfounded, as it is clear that Putin views Trump as a leader he can work with to advance Russia’s interests.
Looking ahead, a second term for Trump would likely embolden Putin to continue his aggressive actions on the international stage. With Trump’s oscillating stance on Russia, from calling Putin a “strong leader” to implementing sanctions, a reelection could further confuse and weaken the United States’ response to Russian aggression.
However, it is important to remember that this prediction is contingent on Trump’s reelection. Come November 2020, the American people will have the final say. Bolton’s remarks serve as a reminder that the outcome of the election will have significant repercussions not only domestically but also on the world stage, particularly in relation to Russia’s intentions and actions.
Whether or not Putin would celebrate a potential second term for Trump, one thing is evident – the relationship between the United States and Russia under Trump’s presidency has been tumultuous and complicated. Only time will tell how the dynamics between these two nations will evolve.
In conclusion, former national security adviser John Bolton has predicted that Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin would celebrate if Donald Trump is reelected as president. This prediction is grounded in Bolton’s observations of Trump’s deferential interactions with Putin and the chaos that Trump’s presidency has brought to American politics. If Trump secures a second term, it is likely that Putin will continue to exploit the United States’ internal divisions and aggressively pursue his geopolitical goals. However, the outcome of the election is ultimately in the hands of the American people, and it remains to be seen how the United States’ relationship with Russia will evolve in the coming years.
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