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Why the Trump-Bolton Marriage Was Doomed From the Start

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Trump and Bolton both hate the international system, but the similarities end there. Trump likes tough talk—but only talk. Bolton wanted a lot more than talk.

David Rothkopf
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David Rothkopf

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