President Trump just announced via Twitter who his next National Security Advisor.
He tweeted, “I am pleased to announce that, effective 4/9/18, @AmbJohnBolton will be my new National Security Advisor. I am very thankful for the service of General H.R. McMaster who has done an outstanding job & will always remain my friend. There will be an official contact handover on 4/9.”
I am pleased to announce that, effective 4/9/18, @AmbJohnBolton will be my new National Security Advisor. I am very thankful for the service of General H.R. McMaster who has done an outstanding job & will always remain my friend. There will be an official contact handover on 4/9.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 22, 2018
President Trump’s current Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley thanked H.R. McMaster for his service. (Note: Ambassador to the UN was also a position that John Bolton held during George W. Bush’s Presidency):
Thank you to Lieutenant General HR McMaster for your service and loyalty to our country. Your selfless courage and leadership has inspired all of us. Most of all, thank you for your friendship. ????????
— Nikki Haley (@nikkihaley) March 22, 2018
Appointment as National Security Advisor does not require Senate confirmation so there should be a smooth transition on April 9th as McMaster passes the baton over to Bolton.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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