Two Reasons to Defend John Bolton

Jonathan Last: “The first is that whatever you think of Bolton’s worldview, he has been consistent in it. He did not abandon the hawkishness that has been his life’s work just because Trump was president. In fact, Bolton’s falling out with Trump was largely driven by his unwillingness to sign off on Trump’s isolationism and corruption. So if Bolton has been wrong about foreign policy, at least he’s been honestly wrong.”

“The second is that, when the chips were finally down, he exhibited courage. He told the public what he saw.”

“Not on the timetable you or I might have preferred. Nor with the humility that should have accompanied it. But he revealed important facts that otherwise would have remained hidden and he did so at great personal risk.”

“Which is why everyone on the side of liberalism and the rule of law ought to take Bolton’s side today. Solidarity.”