Bolton’s Book and Its Impact on the 2020 Election
With the recent release of former National Security Advisor John Bolton’s manuscript, the world is once again in a state of political turmoil. Will Trump be able to change the trajectory of Bolton’s book and prevent its release? Let’s explore the implications and potential impact of Bolton’s book on the 2020 election.
Ensuring the Book’s Release
According to credible sources, Bolton’s original manuscript did not contain any classified information. He is well-versed in the distinctions between classified and unclassified information and is familiar with prior restraint case law, which would usually prevent anything from being censored in the manuscript. Therefore, the manuscript’s release is here to stay.
While there is a possibility that Barr’s Department of Justice (DOJ) might attempt to press charges against Bolton, this move could backfire and create more publicity than the white house could handle. Delays in the book’s release leading up to the election might turn it into the perfect “October surprise,” a term typically associated with a major political revelation just before an election. This could potentially undermine Trump’s campaign by diverting attention away from his messages and towards political news.
The Aftermath of a Banned Book
Even if the book were to be banned in the USA, the potential for it to gain more popularity and interest would become real. Banning or attempting to ban a book might inadvertently create a counter-effect, leading to increased curiosity and demand for the very book being banned. Publishers from other countries are often willing to pick up and publish such books.
Given that “classified information” hasn’t been removed during the manuscript’s time at the White House, it is clear that the book will not be published before the 2020 election. This suggests that Trump’s efforts to stop the release might not be effective, as Bolton has the upper hand in determining the timing of the book’s publication.
The Role of Perspicacity and Revelation
The phrase ‘everythings got a moral if only you can find it’ from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Through the Looking-Glass, can be applied here. Bolton’s book, despite attempts to control it, seems to have found a way to reveal important truths about the White House, much like the magic mirror that showed Alice everything that had a moral.
It’s worth noting that the manuscript has been at the White House since the end of December and no classified information was reported to have been removed. President Trump’s staff members have seemingly had a sneak preview of the manuscript, and one of them may have shared it with journalist Maggie Haberman of the New York Times. Even Bolton has not denied the content of her article. The book has evidently permeated the public sphere, suggesting that it’s too late to contain the information within its walls.
Conclusion
The release of John Bolton’s book looms large over the 2020 election. Trump’s efforts to block its release are limited and futile, as Bolton has the leverage to determine when and where the book is released. This book’s release presents a significant challenge to Trump’s campaign, and will most likely impact the election outcome. The manuscript’s potential to become a major political surprise will be a crucial factor in the upcoming election, as it diverts attention that could have been focused on Trump’s campaign messages.
Key takeaways include the challenges Trump faces in preventing the release of the book, the potential impact on the 2020 election, and how the political landscape can be significantly altered through the release of such a controversial manuscript. Stay tuned for more developments as the election draws closer.