Trump has just announced his replacement for former National Security Advisor John Bolton:
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
BREAKING: President Trump names US hostage negotiator, Robert O'Brien, as new national security adviser https://t.co/YRxDV3MGVP pic.twitter.com/Y6B0Uq0U3q
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) September 18, 2019
O’Brien was recently sent to Sweden, in his capacity as Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs at the State Department, to try and get the assault allegations against ASAP Rocky dropped.
He interviewed for the job last week.
He also reportedly worked for/with Mitt Romney at some point. And apparently Richard Grenell likes him a lot:
Amazing and perfect choice. No one better. Thoughtful, tough, experienced and a true supporter of @realDonaldTrump. And one of my closest friends in life. #usa https://t.co/K6L2QEBqKZ
— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) September 18, 2019