FBI Search of John Bolton's Home and Office Sparks Controversy
FBI agents conducted court-authorized searches of John Bolton’s Maryland home and Washington, D.C., office, igniting widespread debate.
FBI Search of John Bolton's Home and Office Sparks Controversy
The former national security adviser under President Donald Trump is under investigation for allegedly mishandling classified information, a probe tied to his 2020 memoir, The Room Where It Happened . The book, which criticized Trump’s foreign policy, had previously sparked legal battles over its content, though no charges were filed under the Biden administration. The searches, prompted by intelligence from CIA Director John Ratcliffe, have raised concerns of political retribution, given Bolton’s vocal criticism of Trump, particularly on recent Russia-Ukraine talks. FBI Director Kash Patel’s X post, “NO ONE is above the law,” and similar remarks from Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Director Dan Bongino, fueled speculation of bias, with critics like Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi calling it a distraction from other news, such as Epstein-related document releases. Trump denied prior knowledge of the raids, calling Bolton a “lowlife” and “unpatriotic,” while Vice President JD Vance insist…
