4. He is in favor of NSA spying.
As an extension of his hawkishness, Bolton supports a strong surveillance state. Bolton has constantly attacked whistle-blowers Bradley Manning and Edward Snowden, stating that the NSA program is “fully justified.” In defense of the programs, Bolton paints the scene of an Orwellian reality, as he points out that these programs are designed not just to prevent attacks, but also to gain intelligence on current or “potential” terrorists. He also believes that journalists like Glenn Greenwald should receive no “special protections” like a “privileged designation” and that they should be treated like any other individuals.
