John Bolton Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000
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LAX - Los Angeles (All Airports)
Primary Topic Category:
Politics
Secondary Topic Category:
Journalists / News Media / Global Outlook / Current Events
John Bolton Speaker Profile: At A Glance
John Bolton is an American attorney, diplomat, and political commentator who has served in several high-profile government roles, including as the U.S. National Security Advisor from 2018 to 2019 and the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations from 2005 to 2006. Known for his hawkish foreign policy views, Bolton is a staunch advocate for strong U.S. national security measures. He is also the author of "The Room Where It Happened," a detailed memoir of his time in the Trump administration.
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