Trump Names Hostage Envoy O’Brien National Security Adviser

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has named Robert O’Brien, his chief hostage negotiator and a longtime presence in Republican political circles, as his new national security adviser, replacing John Bolton. O’Brien will be the point person on national security as the U.S. faces rising tensions with Iran over a weekend attack on Saudi oil installations and amid fresh uncertainty in Afghanistan. Trump tweeted the announcement Wednesday.


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