On this episode of The Forum with CNBC’s Becky Quick, John Bolton, former U.S. National Security Advisor, shares his perspective on the U.S.–China trade war, tariffs, defense spending, and the challenges of maintaining strong alliances. He also discusses Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the role of proxies in the Middle East, criticism of the United Nations, and why China and Russia represent the greatest strategic threats to U.S. security in the 21st century.

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Host: Becky Quick

Guests: John Bolton (Speaker), Liz Claman (Moderator)

Produced by: AMZG Media

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