Bolton: Trump ‘afraid’ of making bad Iran deal ‘because he’ll look like’ Obama
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John Bolton claims President Trump fears making a bad Iran deal that would make him "look like" Obama.
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Former White House national security adviser John Bolton accused President Trump of being "afraid" to make a "bad deal" with Iran. Bolton stated that President Trump fears such a deal would make him "look like" former President Obama, according to comments made to CNN's Kaitlan Collins. This accusation comes as a two-week ceasefire regarding the conflict approaches its end. Bolton also suggested that President Trump is "really desperate to get out" of the conflict.
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