Former U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Joseph diGenova referred to the release of former national security adviser John Bolton’s new book as an “act of treachery.”

“This is out of character. You wouldn’t publish this book about a president for whom you worked for while he’s still a president, or at least until the reelection is over. To release it now is an act of treachery,” diGenova told the Daily Caller.

It was reported earlier this week that Bolton’s book accuses Trump of tying Ukrainian aid to the investigation of Joe Biden, which contradicts the narrative from the White House.

President Trump attacked Bolton on Twitter this week and denied wrongdoing.

“Why didn’t John Bolton complain about this 'nonsense' a long time ago, when he was very publicly terminated. He said, not that it matters, NOTHING!” one of the president’s tweet read.

For a guy who couldn’t get approved for the Ambassador to the U.N. years ago, couldn’t get approved for anything since, “begged” me for a non Senate approved job, which I gave him despite many saying “Don’t do it, sir,” takes the job, mistakenly says “Libyan Model” on T.V., and.. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 29, 2020

....many more mistakes of judgement, gets fired because frankly, if I listened to him, we would be in World War Six by now, and goes out and IMMEDIATELY writes a nasty & untrue book. All Classified National Security. Who would do this? — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 29, 2020

Why didn’t John Bolton complain about this “nonsense” a long time ago, when he was very publicly terminated. He said, not that it matters, NOTHING! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 29, 2020

Republicans and Democrats in the Senate are still wrestling with the decision on whether or not to call witnesses, including John Bolton, to testify.

Senate Republicans appear confident that they have the votes to block witnesses and wrap up the impeachment trial on Friday.

“We’re going to get it done by Friday, hopefully,” Sen. Mike Rounds said following a Wednesday morning meeting with fellow senators.