Trump names Robert O’Brien as next national security adviser

The Hill logoLOS ANGELES — President Trump on Wednesday announced he intends to name the administration’s envoy for hostage negotiations, Robert O’Brien, as his next national security adviser.

“I have worked long & hard with Robert. He will do a great job!” Trump tweeted.

O’Brien will replace John Bolton, whom Trump fired last week and later criticized for failing to align with the administration’s agenda on North Korea and Venezuela.

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