5 things you need to know about John Bolton's explosive new bombshell
- John Bolton's upcoming memoir alleges that President Trump personally linked aid to Ukraine to investigations of Joe Biden, directly contradicting Trump's defense during his first impeachment trial.
- The book, titled "The Room Where It Happened," claims Bolton was shown documents and told to approve an investment in a private nuclear plant tied to Trump's former national security advisor Michael Flynn.
- Trump is currently blocking the publication on national security grounds, but leaked excerpts have already sparked demands from House Democrats for Bolton to testify before Congress.
- Bolton is reportedly cooperating with federal prosecutors in two separate cases, including the ongoing investigation into Trump's pressure campaign on Ukraine.
- The revelations come just weeks before the 2020 election, with Bolton hinting he may vote for Joe Biden despite being a lifelong Republican, potentially flipping key swing states.