Trump explained that he had thrown Bolton because he had "exceeded" Venezuela | Chronic

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, explained Wednesday that he had dismissed his adviser to the national security of the government, John Bolton, because "He made very serious mistakes," among them "It worked a lot" in politics towards Venezuela and that his statements "injured" its dialogue efforts with North Korea.

"I disagreed with John Bolton as to his attitude towards Venezuela, I think he went too far and it was proven that I was right."Trump told reporters in his White House office.

"Venezuela is going through a very difficult time and we are trying to help them in a humanitarian way," said the president, who hinted that his priority is that badistance and not "crush the terrible regime" President Chavista Nicolás Maduro, as Bolton wanted, according to the EFE news agency.

However, and a few weeks ago, he acknowledged that his delegates had contacts "very high level" With personalities of the chavist regime, Trump did not want to reveal if he wanted to meet Maduro.

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"I do not wanna talk about it", answered a specific question and insisted that it continue to work in particular "with Colombia and Brazil" To help Venezuelans.

In recent months, Trump has shown signs of frustration at the lack of results in Venezuela, following Washington's launch of an international campaign last January to support the transitional government appointed by the Caribbean country's parliament. and led by the president in charge. Juan Guaidó.

Last May, a few days after the failure of a military civilian uprising to overthrow Maduro, the White House leader accused Bolton of wanting to involve him. "in a war" in Venezuela, according to the Washington Post.

This Wednesday, Trump told Bolton "He made very serious mistakes, as when he was talking about the Libyan model of Kim Jong-un (the leader of North Korea)."

"Bolton made very serious mistakes, as when he was talking about the Libyan model of Kim Jong-un (the leader of North Korea)."

"This comment was not good and it hurt us, I do not blame Kim for what he said after that.", explained the head of state.

In May 2018, Bolton said the White House wanted to continue with North Korea. "the model of Libya", in reference to the agreement that Washington signed in 2003 with Tripoli to eliminate Libyan weapons of mbad destruction.

The commentary of the former adviser irritated Piongyang and complicated the plans of the first summit between Trump and Kim.

In addition, the head of the White House has revealed that Bolton "I did not hear with the people of the administration" that he considers "Very important", apparently referring to the Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo.

Trump announced that he was evaluating five candidates to replace Bolton and that he would announce next week the choice of candidates.

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Among these candidates are the general Rick Waddell, a former Trump advisor who has lived in Brazil for 12 years; the vice-president's national security advisor Mike Pence, Keith Kellogg and the head of Iran in the state department, Brian Hook, according to various sources collected by EFE.

Trump announced Tuesday the sacking of Bolton, a true hawk who has presented to the White House uncompromising proposals for the resolution of central geopolitical conflicts, such as those in Afghanistan, North Korea, Iran and Venezuela.

"I disagreed with many of his suggestions, as well as other (members) of the administration." Last night, I informed John Bolton that his services were not helpful. more necessary to the White House. "Trump said when he announced the news via Twitter.

"I asked John his resignation and he gave it to me this morning, I thank John very much for his service, and next week I will appoint a new national security advisor," he said. The American president has finished.