In a shocking move, President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into his former national security adviser, John Bolton’s, friend and aide, Miles Taylor. The development comes after Taylor, who served as the White House special assistant for National Security Affairs under Trump’s predecessor, Barack Obama, spoke out during Trump’s first-term administration.
Taylor, who was a key figure in the transition from the Obama to Trump administration, had been critical of Trump’s handling of foreign policy issues and his decision to withdraw US troops from Syria. In a series of bombshell interviews with The Atlantic magazine, Taylor accused Trump of being “unfit” for office and described his own time in the White House as a “terrible” experience.
Trump responded to Taylor’s comments by labeling him “a loser” and “a traitor.” When asked about the investigation during a press conference on Wednesday, Trump stated that he had instructed Attorney General William Barr to launch an inquiry into Taylor’s activities while at the White House.
“I think he’s guilty of treason,” Trump said. “I don’t know if it was really treason, but I do know one thing – he made some very bad decisions.”
The investigation into Taylor is expected to be a closely watched development in the ongoing saga of Trump’s relationships with his former aides and advisors. It remains to be seen what specific allegations or evidence will be scrutinized by investigators.
Taylor’s spokesperson has released a statement denying any wrongdoing on Taylor’s part, saying that he had left the White House in 2018 and had not engaged in any activities that would warrant an investigation.
The controversy surrounding Taylor’s comments and Trump’s response to them have raised concerns about the administration’s approach to accountability and its treatment of former officials. The incident has also highlighted the deepening divisions within Trump’s inner circle, with some aides speaking out against his policies and others remaining loyal to the president.
As the investigation into Taylor unfolds, it is likely that more details will emerge about the events leading up to his departure from the White House and the motivations behind his public criticism of Trump.
