Donald Trump Announces Firing of National Security Chief John Bolton

"I asked John for his resignation, which was given to me this morning," Trump announced on Twitter. "I informed John Bolton last night that his services are no longer needed at the White House." Trump said he would name a replacement next week.

US President Donald Trump (Photo Credits: Getty Images/File)

Washington, September 10: President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced he has fired his hawkish national security advisor John Bolton, saying he disagreed "strongly" with his positions.

"I asked John for his resignation, which was given to me this morning," Trump announced on Twitter.

US President Donald Trump's Tweet

"I informed John Bolton last night that his services are no longer needed at the White House." Trump said he would name a replacement next week.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 10, 2019 11:20 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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