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John R. Bolton is an American lawyer, diplomat, and political commentator who served as the United States representative to the United Nations from 2005 to 2006 after receiving a recess appointment from President George W. Bush. He previously served as Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs and as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs.
Bolton later served as President Donald Trump's National Security Advisor from April 2018 to September 2019, adding a senior White House role to his diplomatic career.
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What position did John Bolton hold at the United Nations?
John R. Bolton served as the United States representative to the United Nations from 2005 to 2006. President George W. Bush appointed him through a recess appointment.
What was John Bolton's role before becoming UN ambassador?
Before representing the United States at the UN, Bolton served as Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security. He is also an American lawyer and political commentator.
How did John Bolton become the US representative to the UN?
George W. Bush gave Bolton a recess appointment in 2005. This allowed him to serve as the US representative to the United Nations without a completed Senate confirmation.
What is John Bolton known for besides diplomacy?
Bolton is known as a lawyer, political commentator, and senior US foreign-policy official. His career has included work on arms control, international security, and United Nations policy.
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