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Trump fires John Bolton as top security adviser, citing disagreements

Bolton, a staunch conservative, was opposed to Trump's efforts to secure an end to the war in Afghanistan, US media reported

Trump names special envoy for hostage affairs, Robert O'Brien, as new NSA

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday named special envoy for hostage affairs Robert O'Brien as the new National Security Adviser to replace John Bolton, who was fired last week. O'Brien has been serving as the special envoy for hostage affairs at the Department of State has been chosen for the role, Trump tweeted. "I am pleased to announce that I will name Robert C. O'Brien, currently serving as the very successful Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs at the State Department, as our new National Security Advisor. "I have worked long & hard with Robert. He will do a great job," he said. O'Brien would be Trump's fourth national security adviser of his presidency. He previously served under the George W Bush and Barack Obama administrations.

Donald Trump shortlists five candidates to replace John Bolton as NSA

Trump praised O'Brien, saying, "I think he's fantastic". About Kellogg, he said

Trump defends firing of John Bolton as NSA, says he made 'big mistakes'

According to the president, Bolton was not in line with what the administration was doing

US doesn't want to harm friends, allies with Iran sanctions: John Bolton

The administration's renewed sanctions are set to come into effect on Nov. 5