Donald Trump on John Bolton Quotes by Donald Trump on His Third National Security Adviser John Bolton THEN NOW 2015 - 2018 2019 - 2020 "I like Bolton." - Aug 16, 2015 "He made some very big mistakes." Sept 11, 2019 - "A tough cookie." - Aug 16, 2015 "What a disaster." Sept 11, 2019 - "Knows what he’s talking about." - Aug 16, 2015 "Not smart." Sept 11, 2019 - "I think he’s terrific." - Aug 16, 2015 "I thought he was way out of line." Sept 11, 2019 - Get details →