Bolton Declines to Comment on Whether He Briefed Trump on Russia Bounties

The transcript discusses the controversy surrounding allegations of Russian bounties on U.S. Marines in Afghanistan. The speaker addresses questions about briefing the President and clarifies their stance on the matter, emphasizing no comment due to ongoing litigation. The speaker also discusses the intentions behind their book, denying any inclusion of classified information. Susan Rice's approach to handling intelligence is highlighted, and the complexities of intelligence verification and confidence levels are explained.

What was the speaker's response to The Associated Press regarding the allegations about Russians in Afghanistan?

• They confirmed the allegations.

• They denied the allegations.

• They had no comment.

• They provided detailed information.

What is one reason the speaker believes Donald Trump wants to suppress their book?

• To stop the American public from reading it.

• To prevent foreign governments from reading it.

• To avoid public scrutiny.

• To protect classified information.

According to the speaker, how should intelligence be viewed?

• As a single block of information.

• As either verified or unverified.

• As a spectrum with varying levels of confidence.

• As always reliable.

What does the speaker agree with Susan Rice about?

• The role of the Pentagon in intelligence matters.

• The necessity of keeping intelligence confidential.

• The importance of informing the President regardless of verification.

• The need to verify all intelligence before acting.

What is a key responsibility of the national security adviser according to the speaker?

• To write books about their experiences.

• To handle uncertainty in intelligence.

• To manage public relations.

• To ensure all intelligence is verified.