President Trump on Wednesday announced Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Robert O'Brien as his pick for national security advisor.

John Bolton was ousted as national security advisor last Tuesday after being at odds with several other members of the administration, although he argued he had resigned before he was fired.

O’Brien was previously under consideration by Trump for Navy Secretary and served as an ambassador in the George W. Bush administration.

Trump has described the hostage negotiator as "fantastic."

September 18 2019

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