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- September 18, 2019
- 3:04 pm
Robert O’Brien new national security adviser.
Wyoming Republican Sen. John Barrasso says Robert O’Brien has a long and distinguished history and will serve well in his position as the new national security adviser.
How might O’Brien differ from his predecessor, John Bolton, in terms of foreign policy approach and recommendations to the president?
President Donald Trump has announced that he has selected Robert O’Brien as his new national security adviser, replacing John Bolton who was fired last week. Trump made the announcement on his Twitter account on Wednesday, saying that O’Brien “has worked long and hard in his career to build a tremendous track record of defending the homeland and protecting American interests abroad.”
O’Brien is a lawyer who has been serving as the U.S. special presidential envoy for hostage affairs. He has also served as a senior adviser to the State Department on issues related to Afghanistan and Pakistan. In 2008, O’Brien served as a foreign policy adviser to Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney.
O’Brien’s appointment as national security adviser comes at a time when the country’s foreign policy is facing significant challenges. The United States is currently grappling with how to handle the rising tensions with Iran, the ongoing peace talks with the Taliban in Afghanistan and the ongoing trade negotiations with China.
O’Brien has been described as someone who has deep experience in foreign policy, but also as a pragmatist who is able to work with both Republicans and Democrats. In his role as special envoy for hostage affairs, O’Brien has been credited with securing the release of several Americans who were being held hostage abroad.
O’Brien’s appointment was welcomed by many Republicans who praised his experience and qualifications. However, some Democrats expressed concern that O’Brien would continue in the footsteps of his predecessor John Bolton, who was viewed as hawkish and had advocated for military intervention in several foreign conflicts.
The national security adviser is an important position in the White House, tasked with advising the president on national security issues and coordinating policy between the various government agencies involved in foreign affairs. O’Brien will be the fourth person to hold the position under Trump’s administration.
The announcement of O’Brien’s appointment comes just a week after Bolton was fired by Trump via Twitter. Bolton and Trump had been at odds over a number of foreign policy issues, including Iran and North Korea. Trump said he decided to fire Bolton because he disagreed with many of his policy recommendations.
As Trump continues to navigate the country’s foreign policy challenges, O’Brien will be tasked with helping him to formulate and execute a cohesive strategy that will protect American interests abroad. His appointment has already been met with mixed reactions, and it remains to be seen how effective he will be in his new role.
