From Bolton to Mattis, Trump Faces Aides Turned Adversaries
- Former national security adviser joins chorus of critics
- Detractors are striking for number, seniority and vehemence
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As President Donald Trump’s battle for re-election heats up, he faces an unusual and potent foe: a raft of former top aides and Cabinet members -- including John Kelly, James Mattis, and now, John Bolton -- who have turned against him.
It’s normal to have dissent in the ranks, but the list of Trump advisers turned detractors is striking in its size, the seniority of its members and the vehemence of their critiques -- especially for a president known to prize loyalty above all else.