John Bolton says Hegseth needs ‘attitude adjustment’ after Iran briefing

The Hill
by Max Rego
March 2, 2026
John Bolton says Hegseth needs ‘attitude adjustment’ after Iran briefing
John Bolton, President Trump’s former national security adviser, criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, accusing him of muddling the administration’s message regarding the goals of the weekend’s U.S. strikes against Iran. “Pete Hegseth needs to check with his boss on what the objective is,” Bolton told host Kate Bolduan on “CNN News Central.” During…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/2/2026