“Meanwhile, back in March of 2018, Bolton almost wasn’t hired in the first place. Apparently, ‘Mr. Trump hesitated in part because of his negative reaction to Mr. Bolton’s walrus-style mustache.’ Ironically, while Bolton is leaving, his mustache is staying on as Stephen Miller’s new hairpiece.” — STEPHEN COLBERT

“He’s out, effective immediately. He’s gone. But his mustache will stay on for a few more weeks to tie up any loose ends.” — JAMES CORDEN

“And to mark the occasion, his mustache was lowered to half mast.” — TREVOR NOAH

“That’s right, President Trump has fired national security adviser John Bolton, and you have to appreciate the irony of John Bolton being taken out by a pre-emptive strike.” — SETH MEYERS

“By the way, Bolton was the third national security adviser Trump has pushed out. Honestly, it’s amazing that America’s unemployment numbers are so low considering Trump has fired half of the country.” — TREVOR NOAH

“Yep, Trump tweeted Bolton’s services were no longer needed and that he strongly disagreed with many of his suggestions. Bolton thought we should continue the war in Afghanistan and Trump thought we should continue the war with Chrissy Teigen.” — JIMMY FALLON



“I don’t know who to believe: the guy who lies all the time, or the other guy who lies all the time.” — JAMES CORDEN