In an interview on the Daily Show with Jordan Klepper, John Bolton discussed Donald Trump's relationship with authoritarian leaders, particularly Vladimir Putin. Bolton argued that although Trump lacks the intelligence to be an effective dictator, he can still serve as a 'useful idiot' for leaders like Putin. This came amid criticisms of Trump's handling of the war in Ukraine and a recent controversial comment Trump made calling Ukrainian President Zelensky a dictator. The discussion highlighted Trump's fascination with authoritarianism and the implications of his behavior on international politics.
Bolton emphasized that while Trump is not smart enough to be a dictator, he remains a 'useful idiot' for authoritarian leaders like Putin.
During the interview, Bolton argued that Trump has a fascination with authoritarian leaders and would like to project power, despite lacking intelligence.
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