It is reported by The New York Times.
It is noted that he calls his advisor by a false name, being among his assistants.
According to the publication, the reason that Trump calls John Bolton "Mike Bolton" may be that the national security adviser does not belong to the circle of approximate heads of state.
It clarifies that, in particular, Bolton and the staff of the American National Security Council did not take any part in the discussion of the issue of the withdrawal of US troops from Syria. In this regard, Bolton was very surprised when he first heard the decision of the head of the United States.
In November, The Wall Street Journal reported that some critics of Bolton called him “President Bolton” for his ability to influence Trump’s decisions and pursue his own interests.