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Bolton: Trump Seeks Peace Prize Over National Security

12/13/2025

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John Bolton, the former United States national security adviser, said United States President Donald Trump is motivated more by a Nobel Peace Prize than by security.
Bolton expressed skepticism about Trump's motivations regarding United States security and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Bolton warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin believes he has the advantage in the current situation and that the United States and Europe should resist concessions.

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John Bolton, the former United States national security adviser, said United States President Donald Trump is motivated more by a Nobel Peace Prize than by security.
Bolton expressed skepticism about Trump's motivations regarding United States security and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Bolton warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin believes he has the advantage in the current situation and that the United States and Europe should resist concessions.