BIG CHANGE FROM BOLTON. OR IS IT? Trump Names Robert O’Brien National Security Adviser: “In selecting Mr. O’Brien, the president opted for an outspoken advocate of tough policies toward Iran and powers like Russia and China, leaving it unclear how his advice may differ from that of Mr. Bolton, an ally with whom Mr. O’Brien has worked in the past.”

Trump’s position on Iran at the moment seems to be that the value of the sword of Damocles is that it hangs, not that it falls. Oh, and also that Iran’s latest action is hurting the Chinese a lot more than it’s hurting us.