Trump Discussed Easing Iran Sanctions, Prompting Bolton Pushback September 11, 2019 President Donald Trump discussed easing sanctions on Iran to help secure a meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani later this month, prompting then-National Security Advisor John Bolton to argue forcefully against such a step, according to three people familiar with the matter. After an … Continue reading First reactions to the firing of ultra-hawk, pro-Israeli, extremist neocon Bolton