Bolton Fires Back at Trump Effort to Block Memoir’s Publication
- Ex-National Security Advisor says suit is stifling speech
- Hearing on U.S. request is set for Washington court on Friday
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John Bolton urged a judge to toss aside the Trump administration’s attempt to block the publication of his tell-all book about Donald Trump, saying it’s a “transparent” attempt to prevent the former national security advisor from revealing embarrassing facts about the president’s conduct in office.
The Trump administration alleges the book -- “The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir,” contains classified information and that Bolton never got approval to have it published. But Bolton says it’s an attempt to stifle free speech and help Trump’s reelection.