Trump taps hostage special envoy to replace Bolton

US special envoy for hostage negotiations, Robert C. O’Brien & Former National Security Advisor John Bolton

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is appointing special envoy for hostage negotiations, Robert C. O’Brien, to replace former National Security Advisor John Bolton.

"I am pleased to announce that I will name Robert C. O’Brien, currently serving as the very successful Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs at the State Department, as our new National Security Advisor. I have worked long hard with Robert," Trump announced on Twitter. " He will do a great job!"

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