Summary
Ten days into a joint U.S.-Israeli air campaign against Iran, former national security advisor John Bolton expressed dissatisfaction with how President Trump is handling the situation. Bolton, who has long supported regime change in Iran, criticized Trump's lack of preparation with the public, Congress, and allies before starting the conflict.
Key Facts
- The U.S. and Israel are conducting an air campaign against Iran.
- John Bolton, former national security advisor, has supported regime change in Iran.
- Bolton criticized President Trump for not preparing the public and Congress before the attack.
- Public opinion polls show low support for the war, with it trailing by 10 to 18 points.
- Bolton believes Iran's regime is weak and should have been coordinated with opposition groups.
- He expressed concern that Trump does not have a detailed strategy for regime change.
- Bolton claimed Trump's current advisors do not challenge his decisions as they did in the first term.
- Bolton denied that Trump was influenced by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to start the campaign.
