US National Security Advisor Resigns

In a tweet on March 22, US President Donald Trump said that National Security Adviser HR McMaster has agreed to resign. Mr. John Bolton, former US Ambassador to the United Nations and Fox News analyst, will replace Mr. McMaster as National Security Adviser.

President Donald Trump said that National Security Adviser McMaster (left) has agreed to resign. Photo: Politico

“I am pleased to announce that, effective April 9, 2018, John Bolton will become my new National Security Advisor. I would also like to thank McMaster who has done an outstanding job and remains a friend. There will be a formal transition on April 9,” President Donald Trump wrote on Twitter.

A White House official said: President Donald Trump and Mr. McMaster had a conversation and both felt that “a new team” was needed. Mr. McMaster’s resignation was not related to any recent events and was the result of a conversation between the two.

Mr. Bolton is an important figure in the Republican Party with hardline views.

In a statement released by the White House, Mr. McMaster said that after 34 years of service to the country, he had requested to retire this summer. “I thank President Donald Trump for the opportunity to serve him and the United States as national security advisor. I am grateful for the friendship and support of the members of the National Security Council, who have worked to provide the President with the best options to protect and advance our security interests.”