Irony of Fate: Trump Critic John Bolton Accused of Mishandling Classified Documents in a Scandal
In an unexpected turn of events, former U.S.
National Security Advisor John Bolton has been charged with abuse of power and illegal possession of classified documents.
The indictment, released recently, contains 18 counts and carries serious implications for the well-known politician who previously was a key figure in Donald Trump’s administration.
According to investigators, between April 2018 and August 2025, Bolton transmitted confidential information related to national defense and stored it at his private residence in Montgomery, Maryland, violating laws.
The indictment states that he transferred over 1,100 pages of documentation to two individuals who lacked proper clearance and kept these materials at his home, which led to an FBI raid.
The documents included intelligence about potential future attacks by enemy groups, information on intelligence contacts, plans of foreign adversaries to launch missiles, and secrets of American and allied intelligence agencies vital for national security.
FBI Director Kash Pate emphasized that Bolton’s misconduct directly jeopardized national security and pledged to hold accountable anyone threatening the country’s interests.
The investigation revealed that Bolton used personal online accounts to transmit top-secret information and stored documents at his residence, a clear legal violation.
Sources indicate that the probe spanned several years and was temporarily halted under the Biden administration for political reasons.
Recall that Bolton served as Trump’s national security adviser from 2018 to 2019 and was a long-standing critic of the former president’s handling of classified materials, which later led to criminal charges against Trump himself.
In 2020, Bolton’s memoirs were barred from publication due to alleged secret content, but the criminal investigation was dropped during Biden’s term.
These scandalous revelations expose internal political conflicts and security issues that remain highly relevant in the United States today.