Trump names Robert C. O’Brien as new national security adviser
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has named hostage negotiator Robert O’Brien to be his new national security adviser.
Trump tweeted Wednesday that he has “worked long & hard” with O’Brien and that “he will do a great job!”
I am pleased to announce that I will name Robert C. O’Brien, currently serving as the very successful Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs at the State Department, as our new National Security Advisor. I have worked long & hard with Robert. He will do a great job!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 18, 2019
Trump’s announcement about O’Brien comes a week after he ousted John Bolton from the national security adviser’s post, citing policy disagreements.
Bolton was Trump’s third national security adviser.
