Trump fires John Bolton as top security adviser, citing disagreements

Bolton, a staunch conservative, was opposed to Trump's efforts to secure an end to the war in Afghanistan, US media reported

President Donald Trump ousted National Security Adviser John Bolton because he “disagreed strongly” with many of his positions, ending a tumultuous tenure marked by several setbacks in U.S. foreign policy.

“I asked John for his resignation, which was given to me this morning,” Trump tweeted. “I thank John very much for his service. I will be naming a new National Security Advisor next week.”

Bolton, who is known for decades of hawkish positions on U.S. foreign policy from North Korea to Iran, had been scheduled to take part in a press briefing Tuesday on terrorism.

Minutes after Trump’s announcement, Bolton