John Bolton is out as National Security Adviser

The World

Donald Trump has fired his National Security Adviser, John Bolton. Bolton says he sent in his resignation letter Monday night. The two men had clashed on numerous policy issues, most recently the invitation to the Taliban to come to the presidential retreat at Camp David. There is no clear replacement, which raises concerns about US national security. Host Marco Werman speaks with Michael McFaul, former US ambassador to Russia.

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