John Bolton says Trump is 'not fit for office' as fallout continues over book – live

Trump: Bolton’s book is ‘pure fiction’Trump was willing to halt investigations as ‘favor’ to dictators, book saysBolton’s bad reviews don’t stop him topping US book chartsTrump administration seeks emergency order to block memoirSign up to our First Thing newsletter 2.48pm BST House intelligence committee chairman Adam Schiff has signaled he is condering calling former national security adviser John Bolton to testify about the explosive allegations in his new book.In a lengthy statement, Schiff criticized Bolton for not disclosing the information he had during the House impeachment inquiry. Bolton refused to testify before the House, and the Senate chose to not call any additional witnesesses during Trump’s impeachment trial.Notwithstanding Bolton’s unconscionable delay, his allegations are serious.They again demonstrate that Trump’s impeachable conduct with Ukraine was part of a clear pattern:Seeking personal political benefit from foreign powers.History will judge Republicans. Harshly. 2.29pm BST Trump’s claim that John Bolton’s new book is “a compilation of lies and made up stories” appears to be at odds with his administration’s assertion that it includes classified information.The administration has sued to block the book’s publication, claiming it represents a threat to national security. White House officials have also accused Bolton of backing out of a necessary review process for the book. Related: Trump administration sues to block publication of John Bolton’s book Continue reading…
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