Lin-Manuel Miranda Rips John Bolton Over Book With Hamilton-Inspired Title
One thing you probably noticed right away about John Bolton’s book is that the title, The Room Where It Happened, came from the hit musical Hamilton.
And creator Lin-Manuel Miranda has not been shy about what he thinks of that:
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— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) June 12, 2020
Let me tell you what I wish I’d known
When I was young and dreamed of glory
You have no control
Who lives, who dies, who
[borrows your song title to write a cash-in book when they could have testified before Congress]
tells your story…https://t.co/mJlJaxGDnf— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) June 18, 2020
Miranda joined Jimmy Fallon on his show Tuesday night — ahead of the release of Hamilton on Disney+ next week — and played a game of Random Object Freestyle.
At one point Fallon held up Bolton’s book and Miranda continued roasting the former Trump national security adviser for not speaking up during the impeachment inquiry:
Oh no, not The Room Where It Happened
John Bolton, aw man
I can’t believe I have to respond to this
And beyond this
He should’ve ripped that shit and testified before Congress!
As Fallon wrapped up the segment, Miranda added, “I hope you didn’t pay for that book, Jimmy.”
You can watch above, via NBC.
