Trump has a new national security adviser and his name is Robert O’Brien. Beyond the fact he was previously a hostage negotiator, I have no idea who this is guy is, what his qualifications are, or how hawkish he is on foreign policy. I guess we’ll find out. He does not require Senate confirmation.
| Robert O’Brien replaces Bolton as National Security Adviser |
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I am pleased to announce that I will name Robert C. O’Brien, currently serving as the very successful Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs at the State Department, as our new National Security Advisor. I have worked long & hard with Robert. He will do a great job!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 18, 2019
BREAKING: US President Donald Trump appoints Robert C. O’Brien as new National Security Advisor.#robertobrien pic.twitter.com/ZT8vYX5L3Y
— Global Report (@GlobalReportint) September 18, 2019
#RobertOBrien will succeed #JohnBolton as new National Security Advisor President #Trump has announced: https://t.co/sYkdEJNept
— Suzanne Lynch (@suzannelynch1) September 18, 2019