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.

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