Bolton Bows to Justice

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton Faces Criminal Charges John Bolton, the former National Security Advisor under President Donal...

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton Faces Criminal Charges

John Bolton, the former National Security Advisor under President Donald Trump, has been formally charged with allegedly mishandling classified information. The charges include storing highly sensitive documents at his residence and unlawfully disclosing classified details. This development marks the third instance in recent weeks where a prominent critic of the former president has faced criminal allegations.

Bolton, who has become a vocal critic of Trump since leaving the administration, appeared in court in Greenbelt, Maryland, following his surrender to authorities on Friday. He faces charges related to the retention and transmission of national defense information.

Details of the Charges

The indictment against Bolton alleges that he shared over 1,000 pages of sensitive information pertaining to government activities with unauthorized individuals, including relatives. These documents purportedly contained highly classified information.

Bolton served as National Security Advisor for over a year during Trump's first term. His tenure ended in 2019, after which he became a frequent and outspoken critic of the former president.

Last August, the FBI conducted a search of Bolton's home as part of an investigation into the potential mishandling of classified materials.

Bolton's Defense

Bolton's legal team maintains his innocence, asserting that he "did not unlawfully share or store any information."

His attorney, Abbe Lowell, told the Associated Press that the charges stem from portions of Bolton's personal diaries compiled over his 45-year career. Lowell argued that these records are unclassified, were shared only with his immediate family, and were known to the FBI as far back as 2021.

"Like many public officials throughout history, Amb. Bolton kept diaries — that is not a crime," Lowell stated.

Specifics of the Indictment

The indictment, filed in federal court in Maryland, includes eight counts of transmission of national defense information and ten counts of retention of national defense information, all allegedly violating the Espionage Act.

A conviction on each count could result in a prison sentence of up to 10 years.

Prosecutors claim that between April 2018 and August 2025, Bolton shared over a thousand pages of information about his daily activities as National Security Advisor with two unauthorized individuals. The shared documents included top-secret information. The indictment does not specify the identities of these individuals.

The indictment also alleges that classified information was accessed through a "cyber actor" linked to the Iranian government who hacked Bolton's personal email in 2021. While a Bolton representative reported the hack, the indictment notes that they did not disclose the storage of classified information within the personal email account.

Trump's Reaction

President Trump responded to the news of Bolton's indictment while addressing members of the press in the Oval Office.

He stated that he was previously unaware of the charges but proceeded to criticize his former National Security Advisor, calling him "a bad person" and "a bad guy."

Background and Context

Bolton is known for his hawkish foreign policy views, particularly regarding Iran. Since leaving the Trump administration, he has been a vocal critic of the former president. In a memoir published last year, Bolton described Trump as unfit for the presidency.

Bolton's indictment follows recent criminal charges against other prominent Trump critics, including New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey.

In summary, the charges against John Bolton include:

  • Retention of National Defense Information: Allegedly storing classified documents at his home.
  • Transmission of National Defense Information: Allegedly sharing classified information with unauthorized individuals.

    • The indictment claims over 1,000 pages of information were shared.
    • The recipients are not named in the indictment.
    • Violation of the Espionage Act: The charges are brought under this act, carrying potential prison sentences.
    • Compromised Email Account: Allegations of a cyberattack by an Iranian-linked actor gaining access to classified information through Bolton's personal email.

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