John Bolton Criticizes Donald Trump as Unfit for Dictatorship, Lacks Intelligence, and Praises Autocrats

John Bolton Criticizes Trump's Leadership Qualities

Trump Lacks the Intelligence of a Dictator, Says Bolton

John Bolton, the former national security adviser of Donald Trump, has made a scathing critique of the former president's leadership style. In a recent interview with France's Le Figaro newspaper, Bolton highlighted what he sees as a major deficiency in Trump's character. "He hasn’t got the brains! He’s a property developer, for God’s sake!" Bolton emphasized, dismissing any comparison of Trump to dictators like Julius Caesar. These remarks from Bolton come in response to Trump's own comments about potentially acting like a dictator if he were to return to the Oval Office.

Bolton Dismisses Biden's Concerns about Trump

In reaction to President Joe Biden's warnings about a potential "assault on democracy" by Trump in the future, Bolton expressed his disagreement. He believes it is a mistake to threaten the country with an "apocalypse" should Trump return to power. Bolton asserted that Trump is not comparable to Caesar and reassured that the Constitution and its institutions are resilient. Despite Trump's attempts to challenge the election results, Bolton believes that the Constitution prevails, stating, "The Constitution is very clear, there will be no third term."

Bolton Condemns Trump's Affinity for North Korean Leader

Bolton also criticized Trump's admiration for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, referring to a 2018 clip where Trump expressed his desire for Americans to show the same respect to him as North Koreans do to Kim Jong Un. Bolton condemned this sentiment, implying that Trump wants to be revered in a similar manner to an authoritarian leader. He shared his disapproval of Trump's approach in a public message last week.

Additional Criticism of Trump

These recent comments from Bolton add to the ongoing criticism of Donald Trump's leadership and behavior since leaving office. While highlighting the stark contrast in intelligence between Trump and historical dictators, Bolton also addressed Trump's controversial statements and actions, signaling a growing divide within the Republican party.