Bolton: Trump Doesn't Just Want Loyalty, He Wants Fealty

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton Says Trump Demanded Personal Loyalty

In an exclusive interview with ABC News, former National Security Adviser John Bolton said that President Donald Trump demanded personal loyalty from his staff, not just professional loyalty. Bolton said that Trump wanted his staff to be "loyal to him personally, not to the country." Bolton also said that Trump was "obsessed" with loyalty and that he would often ask his staff if they were loyal to him.

Bolton's comments come as Trump faces impeachment proceedings in the House of Representatives. Trump is accused of abusing his power by pressuring Ukraine to investigate his political rival, former Vice President Joe Biden. Bolton has been subpoenaed to testify in the impeachment inquiry, but he has so far refused to do so.

Bolton's Comments Raise Concerns About Trump's Fitness for Office

Bolton's comments have raised concerns about Trump's fitness for office. Some experts believe that Trump's demand for personal loyalty is a sign of authoritarianism. Authoritarianism is a type of government in which one person has absolute power. In an authoritarian government, the leader is not accountable to the people and can do whatever they want.

Bolton's comments also raise questions about Trump's ability to make decisions in the best interests of the country. If Trump is only interested in loyalty, he may be more likely to make decisions that benefit him personally, rather than decisions that benefit the country as a whole.

The Impeachment Inquiry

The impeachment inquiry is ongoing. The House of Representatives is investigating whether Trump abused his power by pressuring Ukraine to investigate Biden. If the House votes to impeach Trump, the Senate will hold a trial to determine whether to remove him from office.

It is unclear whether Bolton will testify in the impeachment inquiry. Bolton has said that he will not testify unless he is subpoenaed. The House could vote to subpoena Bolton, but it is unclear whether the Senate would allow him to testify.

Conclusion

Bolton's comments have raised concerns about Trump's fitness for office. Bolton said that Trump demanded personal loyalty from his staff, not just professional loyalty. Bolton also said that Trump was "obsessed" with loyalty and that he would often ask his staff if they were loyal to him. Bolton's comments come as Trump faces impeachment proceedings in the House of Representatives. The House is investigating whether Trump abused his power by pressuring Ukraine to investigate Biden.