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FBI searches home of former Trump adviser John Bolton

FBI searches home of former Trump adviser John Bolton

Summary

The FBI searched the home of John Bolton, who was a national security adviser to former President Trump. The search was described as a "court-authorized activity" and the FBI stated there was no threat to public safety.

Key Facts

  • The FBI searched John Bolton's Maryland home.
  • John Bolton worked as a national security adviser during Trump's first term.
  • Bolton has been a critic of Trump since leaving the White House.
  • The FBI called the search "court-authorized activity."
  • There were no public safety threats reported by the FBI.
  • Trump removed Bolton's security clearance and detail due to threats from Iran.
  • Bolton wrote a memoir in 2020 criticizing Trump's policies.
  • The Trump administration tried to block Bolton's book, claiming it contained classified information, but a judge declined the request.

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