Bolton: Trump wants “subservience” not “loyalty” from appointees

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton claims in his new book that President Trump demands "subservience" not "loyalty" from his political appointees.

Bolton's book, "The Room Where It Happened," is a scathing takedown of Trump's presidency. Bolton alleges that Trump is unfit for office, and that he repeatedly put his own personal interests ahead of the national interest.

According to Bolton, Trump demanded absolute loyalty from his appointees, but was not interested in genuine loyalty. Instead, Trump wanted them to be subservient to him, and to do whatever he wanted, regardless of whether it was legal or ethical.

Bolton cites several examples of Trump's demanding subservience from his appointees. For instance, Bolton alleges that Trump repeatedly asked him to use his position to pressure Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden, Trump's political rival.

Bolton also alleges that Trump was willing to fire appointees who did not show him absolute subservience. For instance, Bolton claims that Trump fired former FBI Director James Comey because Comey refused to pledge his loyalty to Trump.

Bolton's book has been met with mixed reviews. Some critics have praised Bolton for speaking out against Trump, while others have accused him of being a self-serving opportunist.

Regardless of one's opinion of Bolton, his book provides a valuable glimpse into the inner workings of the Trump administration. Bolton's allegations paint a picture of a president who is unfit for office, and who is more interested in personal loyalty than in the national interest.