John Bolton slammed for claiming Trump wants Americans to treat him like North Koreans treat Kim Jong Un
WASHINGTON, DC: John Bolton, former national security adviser under Donald Trump's presidency, has issued a stark warning against the ex-president's return to power, Mediaite reported.
The former Trump aide took to X on Tuesday, March 19, sharing a viral video clip from 2018 of the GOP presumptive nominee speaking to Fox News's Steve Doocy praising North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. "Donald Trump wants Americans to treat him like North Koreans treat Kim Jung Un. Get ready....." Bolton captioned the video clip, which has amassed over half a million views.
Donald Trump wants Americans to treat him like North Koreans treat Kim Jung Un. Get ready..... pic.twitter.com/kzv20uJrdt
— John Bolton (@AmbJohnBolton) March 19, 2024
What did Donald Trump say about Kim Jong Un?
In the 20-second clip, Trump could be heard saying, "He's the head of a country, and I mean he's the strong head."
"Don't let anyone think anything different. He speaks and his people sit up at attention. I want my people to do the same," the ex-president continued.
In 2019, Trump visited Kim at the demilitarized zone that separated the two Koreas, becoming the first US President to step foot in North Korea.
The former president is infamous for expressing his love for authoritarian leaders. He has showered praises on national leaders, including China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin.
For instance, the White House hopeful called the Chinese President a "brilliant man" at a campaign rally in Iowa in January.
Former Trump advisers turn against their ex-boss
John Bolton is the new addition to a group of former Trump advisers who have explicitly opposed the ex-president's second White House term in the event of him defeating President Joe Biden in November.
Former defense secretary Mark Esper, in an interview with CNN during the third anniversary of the January 6 Capitol attack, labeled his former boss as a "threat to democracy."
Similarly, former White House aide Alyssa Farah Griffin, who is now a cohost in ABC News' 'The View', described Trump as an "existential threat to democracy" in January while discussing his absolute presidential immunity claims.
In addition, Bolton recently raised concerns about the possibility of US intelligence officials giving Trump intelligence briefings after securing the Republican presidential nomination.
He cited the indictment against the former president for mishandling classified documents as a reason for his apprehension.
Internet slams John Bolton for his warning about Donald Trump
Netizens lashed out at John Bolton for equating Donald Trump's second term to the North Korean dictator's rule if he enters the White House again.
One social media user wrote on X, "You are so irrelevant."
"Bolton is a rhetoric spewing loser," another remarked.
Another user added, "I respected you until you showed your true colors. All you want is war, and that's the only thing you strive for. Trump wants peace, so of course you hate him."
I respected you until you showed your true colors. All you want is war, and that's the only thing you strive for. Trump wants peace, so of course you hate him
— Mark Richards (@Mark_Richards68) March 20, 2024
"You’re sooooooo repulsive," another response read.
One person wrote, "And you are relevant because...? No one listens to backstabbing traitors."
And you are relevant because...? No one listens to backstabbing traitors.
— Millie Ledford Lee (@M_Ledford_Lee) March 20, 2024
"Shut up John you’re a loser," another individual tweeted.
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