John Bolton is trying to bend 2016 to his will

Bolton, so far, is not a one-campaign man.

The former ambassador, a familiar sight with his glasses and signature mustache, could be seen making the rounds at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) last weekend, where he spoke onstage and gave frequent interviews on Radio Row. Bolton has repeatedly floated the idea of a presidential run for himself, but he’s also been informally advising some of the potential candidates on foreign policy.

In an interview with BuzzFeed News on the margins of the conference, Bolton said his objective was to keep the party close to what he views as its naturally interventionist nature.