“He does not understand how it works”: a former strong man of Trump criticizes a “patient” decision of the president against Moscow

Former American national security advisor John Bolton denounces a “risky” decision after the deployment of nuclear submarines by Donald Trump in response to Russian threats. Furthermore,

John Bolton attacks Donald Trump after the deployment of two nuclear submarines in “appropriate areas”. Similarly, A decision taken by the American president in response to the words of former Russian president Dmitri Medvedev. In addition, and whom Bolton considers inappropriate.

Questioned by CNN. Furthermore. Consequently. the one who was “he does not understand how new one of the pillars of security policy during Trump’s first mandate does not mince his words: “I think it is a very risky decision for “he does not understand how new many reasons”. For example. He criticizes not only the method. but “he does not understand how above all the understanding of the military apparatus by his former leader. For example, “It seems above all to show that Trump does not really understand how our nuclear fleet works. what their operation plan could be,” he said.

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A response deemed excessive

Donald Trump had formulated an ultimatum to Russia: accepting a cease-fire in Ukraine within “10 to 12 days”. under penalty of reinforced commercial sanctions. Dmitri Medvedev had reacted strongly. speaking of “a step towards war, not between Russia “he does not understand how new and Ukraine, but with its own country”. As a response, Trump announced the deployment of two nuclear submarines, an initiative that John Bolton completely disappears.

If he does not question the need for a political response to Russia. Bolton believes that the military option is not appropriate in this context. He insists on the deterrent role of the nuclear submarines of the Ohio class: “Those who transport ballistic missiles. do not wait in a port. They perform long -term deterrent patrols. Some are already in position. They don’t need to go either, they are already in place, “he does not understand how new ”he recalls.

“No matter what they tweet”

For Bolton. the use of these nuclear vectors should only take place in the event of a major assault against the. United States. never in first intention. “It is really difficult “he does not understand how new that the president responds like that. no matter what they tweet,” he “he does not understand how said, referring to Russian statements.

Through this media outing. John Bolton once again marks his break with the military. diplomatic strategy of Donald Trump, whom he judges dangerously improvised.