Interview with John Bolton

The speaker discusses the challenging decision faced during an election between two candidates, neither of whom they supported. They resigned from the Trump administration after 17 months, citing a chaotic environment and published a book detailing their experiences. The speaker addresses criticism for both staying and leaving the administration, emphasizing the personal difficulty of such decisions.

What was the speaker's main reason for not voting in the election?

• Disagreement with both candidates' philosophies

• Support for a third-party candidate

• Indifference towards the election outcome

• Lack of time to vote

How does the speaker justify their resignation from the Trump administration?

• They wanted to write a book

• They were offered a better position elsewhere

• They disagreed with a specific policy

• They felt they could no longer contribute positively

What does the speaker say about the book they published?

• It contains a detailed recounting of their time in the White House

• It is a collection of essays on leadership

• It focuses on their personal life

• It is a fictional account of their experiences

What criticism does the speaker face regarding their departure from the administration?

• Leaving too soon

• Writing a controversial book

• Not being elected

• Not leaving soon enough

What does the speaker say about the personal decision to leave the administration?

• It was influenced by public opinion

• It was a difficult personal decision

• It was a decision made by their family

• It was an easy choice