But there is quite a different matter to consider: Bolton has an absolute right to take to the airways to defend his dignity and honor concerning the nature of his termination. If his account is right (repeat: if) Bolton was shabbily treated. It must be said that, because this kind of treatment as alleged has not been limited only to Bolton, reveals a problem of character if it occurred as Bolton describes. If the president set Bolton up to be fired the next day, Bolton has every right to fight his case in public. If the president proceeds to trash Bolton, as he has done to other departures in the past, Bolton can and should fight his corner.
However this saga unwinds, national security comes first and subordinates who are patriots do not air their policy disagreements when they might threaten national security.
