Life is full of challenges, and John Bolton faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.
John Bolton is an American attorney, diplomat, and Republican consultant. He is known for his hawkish foreign policy views. He served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations from 2005 to 2006 and as the National Security Advisor from 2018 to 2019. Bolton is often associated with neoconservatism and is a prominent figure in conservative political circles.
May 26, 2005: Senate Democrats Postpone Vote on Bolton's UN Nomination
On May 26, 2005, Senate Democrats postponed the vote on John Bolton's UN nomination, initiating the first filibuster of the year due to withheld documents by the Bush administration.
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June 20, 2005: Senate Cloture Vote Fails on Bolton's Nomination
On June 20, 2005, the Senate voted again on cloture for John Bolton's nomination, but it failed 54-38, six votes short of ending debate. Senator Voinovich switched his vote and urged President Bush to pick another nominee.
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July 28, 2005: Bolton's False Statement to the Senate Revealed
On July 28, 2005, it was revealed that John Bolton made a false statement on forms submitted to the Senate, indicating he hadn't been questioned in any investigation in the prior five years, but he had been interviewed by the State Department's Inspector General as part of an investigation into the sources of pre-war claims of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.
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2005: Limited Role in Libya Negotiations
According to a 2005 study, Bolton was intentionally kept out of the loop so a final agreement could be reached with Libya to eliminate the country's weapons of mass destruction program.
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January 20, 2020: Death of Qasem Soleimani
In retaliation for the January 2020 death of Qasem Soleimani, Shahram Poursafi, was charged by the United States Department of Justice in an October 2021 plot to allegedly murder Bolton.
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June 16, 2020: Justice Department Attempted to Block Bolton's Memoir
On June 16, 2020, the Trump Justice Department attempted to block the publication of Bolton's memoir, "The Room Where It Happened", and sought to confiscate Bolton's $2 million advance.
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January 20, 2021: China Imposes Sanctions Against Bolton
On January 20, 2021, the Chinese government imposed sanctions against Bolton and other Trump administration officials.
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October 2021: Plot to Murder Bolton
In October 2021, Shahram Poursafi was accused of a plot to murder Bolton.
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August 10, 2022: Poursafi charged by the United States Department of Justice
On August 10, 2022, Shahram Poursafi, was charged by the United States Department of Justice in an October 2021 plot to allegedly murder Bolton.
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2024: Considered Presidential Run in 2024
Bolton considered running for president in the 2024 United States presidential election to secure the Republican nomination against Donald Trump but was ridiculed.
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January 20, 2025: President Trump rescinds protection
On January 20, 2025 President Trump rescinds protection.
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