WASHINGTON — Former national security adviser John Bolton says he is now willing to testify in the Senate impeachment trial if subpoenaed.
In a statement obtained by NBC News, Bolton writes,"I have concluded that, if the Senate issues a subpoena for my testimony, I am prepared to testify." Bolton had a front-row seat to the White House’s pressure campaign against Ukraine to investigate the son of Trump’s political rival, Joe Biden, including the decision to withhold military aid from Ukraine. He served as Trump’s national security adviser for more than a year, until his departure in September just a couple of weeks before the Ukraine pressure effort became public.
Woah NBC, the senate has already got rules in place for tial. The fact finding is/was the job of the house who has soul power over impeachment. Per our great constitution the house is/was supposed to deliver articles of impeachment to the Senate...
He could have been a hero. Now he's just another impeached trump chump.
If John Bolton is allowed to testify under oath by the Senate, that would mean he is breaking the non-disclosure agreement that everyone must sign before working for the Trump family.
Speak up now you owe the American public.
Bolton wants to sell books
House needs to open the impeachment hearings again.
HOLD ON TO IT TO SAVE YOURSELF FROM TRUMP—A DRAFT DODGER!!
anblanx Wonder if he's turning his book deal into a netflix movie.
Then why not the House? Pardon me if I sound a bit skeptical but this smells like a setup that only Trump will like.
If the Senate majority won’t agree to Pelosi’s request to hear White House witnesses, then she could reconvene Schiff’s Committee and invite Bolton to testify there.
I'll reserve my enthusiasm until he actually testifies and corroborates the testimony of his staff who have already testified to the House Intelligence Committee.
Just lock him up. I’m sick of the games.
Willing to testify before a republican-controlled Senate...But not before a democratic-controlled House. Is that the behavior of a patriot, AmbJohnBolton?
So be a human being and tell the truth, go on Fox and tell the truth, the ratings will go thru the roof. President will be happy, ratings 😜
Bolton is just keeping his name topical to ensure sales of his book. He is still a Trump supporter and will not say anything in public to undermine him.
AltGOP leaders senatemajldr & GOPLeader have teams working on a strategy to dump Trump and save themselves. Too late
AmbJohnBolton doesn't have as much courage as the people that worked for him.
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I don't trust him. But it is a good thing for him to lie on oath to defend Trump and go to prison later. He could choose to shame people like me and provide truthful testimony
Interesting - wonder if the info supports Trump or not. Either way, hope he is asked to testify.
yo, I don't trust this mf'er. Wanting to talk now is straight suspect.
If Joe and Hunter Biden are not to appear before congress neither should Bolton.
Tulsi and Yang’s photos are.. incorrect..
Bolton wants war w/ Iran big time! He also has the power to save/sink Trump. War w/ Iran begins! Now, Bolton's THRILLED! 3 days later! 'Bolton testifies' is trending? Coincidence? Iran Iraq impeach Soleimani mtaibbi MaxBlumenthal aaronjmate mtracey TuckerCarlson
Why not just sit down for an interview? TELLING THE TRUTH!
I mean... what else is he gonna say?
First things first. If he's going to appear before Congress if subpenoaed, make it before the House Investigation (still open and taking testimony) as should have been done in the first place before handing over articles to the Senate. This will help reduce the rat odors.
Why don't you just go in already?
I'm against the 'Impeachment' Scam, Russia Hoax, FisaAbuse (SPYING,) Propaganda, Lies, & other BS weaponized against Americans & America to cover up Hillary, Obama, Biden, Pelosi +others self-serving offshore Schemes in Russia, Ukraine, Iran, China etc
Garbage in garbage out.
Why's he need a subpoena? Just go jackazz
Why does he need a subpoena
Bolton is a life long Republican, like Comey & Mueller, who will testify for damage control only.
Only b/ca he knows it will never happen
He doesn’t want to see the underside of the bus
Wow. He’s willing to comply with the law. What a hero.
This would be about as likely as him being asked to parachute naked into a raging forest fire (which, metaphorically I suppose, would be about the same). Anyway, he knows it will never happen.
Resist Most assume McConnell isn't going 2 allow testimony but Pelosi has proven herself a better politician & she has played everything just right. We have no choice but 2 trust the process & pray that justice prevails. The will of the people matters, let us never forget that
Where was he when the house subpoena was sent to him?
Why now? Why is Bolton stepping up so eager and all now?
This is bait so Pelosi can send the articles to the Senate to go forward with the acquittal. How do people not see this?
Please Please!!
What a damn coward!!
What made Bolton see the light regarding testifying in front of Congress? The fact that MoscowMitch will conspire w/ .realDonaldTrump to manipulate the process? Did he have enough time to concoct story that’s remotely coherent to cover Trump’s crimes? As rest of GOP = 0 honesty
I expect Bolton to Lie for Trump because Trump has just about started the War that he has always wanted that’s the Reason Bolton won’t Testify in the House now he’s got what he wanted,TRUMP START WAR NOW BOLTON TESTIFY AND LIES FOR TRUMP CHESS GAME CHECK MATE.
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I don't trust him. I think he will back out.
Hmmm. Iran leader threatens him and now he’s willing to talk? Interesting.
I’m not impressed. He knows republicans will not call him. Besides if he would have had the courage to come before the House we wouldn’t be facing a possible war because trump would be out.
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If he was willing he would stop grandstanding and do it.
Good on him , it’s about time a decent man aimed up for honesty in government.
Now...no wait, now...uuhhh....now, well maybe...no, now I’ll testify...probably
take him back to the house and make him testify maybe you will get more impeachment articles
Then hurry up and subpoena him!! SpeakerPelosi TrumpIsANationalSecurityThreat
snowstormyou They wont.
So he is willing to testify if he is forced to?
Yeah we all know that’s a lie. Trump was subpoenaed and look what happened. All these witnesses that trump scared from coming forward.
You mean the senate trial that won’t have any witnesses? Oh how ironic.
Is there a chance that Bolton is concerned about the Souleimani assassination? If Bolton has lost confidence bcs of it we all should.
His Testimony will be in support of Trump. Don’t fool yourselves to think otherwise.
easy to say you'll testify when no subpoena will be issued
How much you wanna bet that he will lie?
What was that noise? Was that the first crack, Comrade?
Only if the whistleblower testifies Adam Schiff testifies the Biden’s testify. Am I forgetting anybody
deejay90192 Time for The House committee to subpoena him NOW. He doesn't get to choose where he is willing to testify. He just opened the door for RepAdamSchiff to subpoena him.
He will never be called to testify.
A big “IF”
Damn he got a potential war with Iran and might take Trump to task anyway. Nah. No way.
DebraMessing RepAdamSchiff should subpoena him right now!
Oh good. Let's do this.
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More obstruction Does Bolton already know that senatemajldr isn’t gonna allow that. It’s corruption at its finest. He can’t even swear on the bible during this hearing
Well Whoopee....You’re just a has-been so now you can speak up.
But will he tell the truth? Was the attack in Iran to woo Bolton to lie?
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He gave the house that chance and they passed on the courts to decide if subpoena was valid.. Nothing new here ,
Of course he is...
He needs to express this live on television. Citizens have to call their senators & demand that Bolton be subpoenaed. Citizens have to protest at their senators offices. come on everybody get off our collective asses. Now it’s our turn to fight and get the dangerous asshole out !
morningmika Because he knows they won’t subpoena him
Bolton, times up for bs games!
Better late than never, I guess.
House Intelligence Committe should subpoena Bolton. If he dodges, use 'inherent contempt,” the power that allows Congress to rely on its own constitutional authority to detain and imprison “contemners” until they comply with a congressional demand.
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Be careful what you wish for.....
gaffneylogic But not testify to House. Got it.
Now that there’s a war with Iran he’s super happy
how is this any different than before?
He shouldn’t have to subpoenaed if the nation’s security is at risk. Time out for games now whether you’re a Republican or Democrat
he has been properly prepped to lie. Just a dam shame!
Why is this considered new. He said he would testify to the House if he were subpoenaed. They chose not to do that.
So what!?
Yes. Because Mitch won’t allow any witnesses to testify
Be better BOLTON if you just stepped up an testifyed before Congress an then the Senate!! This Country is well worth it. Rember this 🇺🇸 stands for FREEDOM,
He should have been put in jail for not coming forward months ago! This rediculous they all are treasonous! Lock them all up!!!!
About damn time. Sing Bolton, sing! Stop this madman from starting WWIII
I bet that bolton will lie in testimony to protect trump because trump has given bolton the war bolton wanted with iran.
Call me a cynic, but would AmbJohnBolton even testify truthfully regarding 🇺🇦 now that Trump has us on the verge of the cataclysmic 🇮🇷 war for which Bolton has so long lusted? QuidProQuo?
Very good
He would testify willing or not if he was subpoenaed
Only4RM Beware of partisans bearing gifts!
Probably to reiterate what we already heard already.
This partisan coup needs to end and the Democrats need to find another crying room.
Bingo.
Impeached already realDonaldTrump
I guess the book sales were bust. Boltonbolted BoltinBolton
And Trump turns on Bolton in 3,2,1.....
Too little too late
Who has the power to subpoena for the Senate trial?
morningmika Since the Senate and House are co-equals, then the House should subpoena Bolton. Typical Republican, Bolton wants to monetize his government service rather than protect our Constitution. drainthetrump
I'll wager Bolton is moved because he sees Trump's colossal incompetence in the middle East.
Who is Bolton fooling? The devil made a deal with him or should I say the SCOUNDREL?
So,let me get this straight. We have escalated things greatly with Iran, something Bolton has always wanted, and now he wants to talk?
The house needs to subpoena him again. He doesn’t get to pick & choose which chamber he shows up in
He can still be called to testify in the house.
Questions: will he just plead the fifth? will he tell the truth? can he be trusted?
morningmika Didn’t he say that before?
SpeakerPelosi needs to reopen the House hearings & subpoena the heck out of these guys! If that is at all possible.
Can't help but think he offers because he knows the GOP controlled Senate will never allow it.
Let’s roll.
This needs to happen. Also, I think it's funny that we feel shocked and grateful in 2020 when people are 'willing' to testify before Congress and honor their subpoena from the United States government. And people call Millenials self-entitled!
morningmika Congress should serve him a subpoena to testify before the house and open a third article of impeachment.
Are subpoenas optional?
Yeah but you DONT GET TO RUN SENATE or make decisions for them. Get back in your line.
morningmika Subpoena his ass
Thank you, Sir, for standing up and doing what's right
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Translation Deep state now has AmbJohnBolton in their pocket. He wasn't difficult to trun. He's prepared to say whatever we want.
Let's see if bitch McConnell will do his duty,if not he's gotta lot of splainng to do.
NewsFlash (AP): Republican Senate Majority Leader McConnell has just announced his list of people who will be called to testify, in the Senate Trial of President Trump. 1) Corey Lewandowski 2) Tulsi Gabbard 3) KellyAnne Conway 4) Trump's two Corinthians
Were he a patriot, he would have come forward immediately and not teased the public to raise interest in his book. Don't wait for the subpoena, Bolton.
This dude must be PISSED that after he quits NOW they're starting a way with Iran
Let Bolton Testify
Why? Because you have a PAC?
Time will tell.
Good, then senatemajldr shouldn't have a problem with Open testimony. I, as a citizen WANT TO HEAR what he has to say.
Iran just missel Mar a lago . We didn't ask him to assassinate your dude this way and time
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Subpoenaed by Republic senate only. U ommitted that .
Thank God, I was beginning to think he was yellow thru and thru.
The Senate. Wasn't he subpoenaed by the House ? Bigger exposure for his book ?
Republicans have the subpoenaed power so it won’t happen . Even if it did tRump would pull executive privilege
Means nothing, this warmonger, John Bolton, would not hesitate to lie under oath just to start a war with Iran. MSNBC SpeakerPelosi RepAdamSchiff chuckschumer
Truthfully?
News media is the problem
Wow. Seems like a certain agency got what they wanted in Iran, which maybe wouldn't have happened without impeachment looming; now, the result of what happened in middle east will be ammo *toward* the impeachment. We have a shiny new war started by drones, & theyll trash Trump.
He is going to get his war with Iran, so he will mold the narrative to favor Trump...Cult45
Coward! Why do you have to be forced to do the right thing?
If he can plug his book.
Soooo. The senate has assured him that he won’t be subpoenaed.
He got his war with Iran. It was a trade off for testimony that clears the president of Ukraine wrongdoing.
He knows that R's will not call him to testify.
So
Knowing full well that Sen. McConnell isn't gonna 'invite' any testimony.
Why now 🙄
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